This course provides students with an understanding of the theory and practice of key Environmental Assessment (EA) approaches that are the principle means of integrating environmental considerations into governmental decision-making.
The course clarifies how EAs have evolved to become important strategies for institutionalizing environmental reform, the role of public participation and science in environmental decision-making, and how political, social and economic dynamics affect decisions.
Participants will also consider the processes of categorizing social and environmental impacts, of carrying out assessments, and of setting out minimum management standards, have been extended beyond the conventional EA processes to environmental management systems and standard and market- based regulation
Provides opportunities for professionals who wish to add to their qualifications and experience by extending their knowledge in environmental assessment and management
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Objectives
Demonstrate a sound understanding of the theoretical principles and conceptual development of Environmental Assessment.
Demonstrate an appreciation of tools and processes for, and practice of, environmental assessment and management;
Demonstrate skills in assessing development projects, policies and program documents;
Draw on key social science readings, analyze and evaluate environmental problems and policy problems affecting EA practices.
Evaluate the role, strengths and limitations of various assessment tools among a suite of policy approaches used in environmental decision making.
Demonstrate understanding of how complex socio-political and economic contexts affect environmental decision making
Identify, assess and articulate how social relationships and political contexts affect how assessment practices function, especially in shaping the trade-offs that occur between competing interests during assessment processes.
Apply the basic principles of environmental assessment to critically assess development proposals
Develop public consultation strategies, and evaluate monitoring and mitigation in environmental management plans, and consider how Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) principles might be built into decision making.
Who Sould Attend
Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs) and aviation-related organizations.
Course Content
Module 00: Administrative Aspects
Module 01: Introduction & Background
Module 02: Environmental Legislation
Module 03: Environmental Impact Assessment
Module 04: Significant Impact & Mitigation
Module 05: EIA Review and Decision Making
Module 06: EIA Project Manager & Social Impact Assessment
