Legal and Regulatory Frameworks for EIA and EA Training Course

Module 1: Introduction to Environmental Law and Governance

• Key principles of environmental law (e.g., Polluter Pays, Precautionary Principle)
• The role of environmental governance in modern society
• The relationship between environmental law and policy
• Legal rights and duties in environmental protection
• Practical session: Debating the application of the Precautionary Principle in a new technology project.

Module 2: International Conventions and Agreements

• Overview of key international environmental treaties (e.g., Paris Agreement, CBD)
• The binding and non-binding nature of international law
• The role of multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) in national legislation
• Understanding the jurisdiction of international courts and tribunals
• Practical session: Analyzing a project against the requirements of a major international convention.

Module 3: National Legal Frameworks for EIA

• The statutory basis for EIA legislation in a country
• Legal triggers for mandatory EIA and different tiers of assessment
• The legal requirements for screening and scoping
• Public participation and consultation as a legal obligation
• Practical session: Reviewing a sample national EIA law to identify key legal provisions for a project.

Module 4: National Legal Frameworks for EA

• The statutory basis for environmental audit requirements
• Different types of audits mandated by law (e.g., compliance, due diligence)
• Legal requirements for audit reporting and submission
• The legal implications of non-compliance discovered during an audit
• Practical session: Drafting a legal memo on the mandatory EA requirements for a specific industrial sector.

Module 5: Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement

• The role of environmental agencies and regulatory bodies
• Mechanisms for ensuring compliance (e.g., permits, licenses, inspections)
• Legal tools for enforcement (e.g., fines, penalties, court orders)
• The process of appealing regulatory decisions
• Practical session: Role-playing a scenario with an inspector to ensure a project is compliant.

Module 6: Public Participation and Access to Justice

• The legal right to information and public participation in environmental matters
• Mechanisms for public hearings and comment periods
• The legal basis for environmental activism and public interest litigation
• The Aarhus Convention and its global influence
• Practical session: Analyzing a controversial project’s public consultation process to identify legal weaknesses.

Module 7: Due Diligence and Lender Requirements

• The legal duty of due diligence for investors and companies
• The role of environmental legal due diligence in mergers and acquisitions
• Equator Principles and other lender requirements for project finance
• The legal liability of parent companies for subsidiaries' environmental issues
• Practical session: Conducting a mock legal due diligence review for a project acquisition.

Module 8: Case Law and Legal Precedents

• The role of courts in interpreting environmental laws
• Key legal precedents that have shaped EIA and EA practices
• Analyzing successful and unsuccessful legal challenges to projects
• Understanding legal concepts like standing and causation
• Practical session: Reading and discussing a landmark court case related to EIA.

Module 9: Evolving Legal Issues and Trends

• The legal framework for climate change and carbon trading
• Legislation on biodiversity protection and ecosystem services
• The legal aspects of circular economy and waste management
• Human rights law in the context of environmental projects
• Practical session: Brainstorming how a new climate law would affect an existing project.

Module 10: Future of Environmental Law and Harmonization

• Trends in global environmental policy and law
• The push for legal harmonization between countries and regions
• The role of technology in legal compliance and enforcement
• The evolving role of the environmental professional in a legal context
• Practical session: Group discussion on the future of environmental law and its potential impact on the profession.

Requirements:

·       Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

·       Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588