Venue
CSE, 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area,
New Delhi -110062
Organizers
Centre for Science and Environment
About CSE
The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is a public interest research and advocacy organisation based in New Delhi. CSE researches into, lobbies for and communicates the urgency of development that is both sustainable and equitable.
About the course
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an important tool to inform decision - makers, regulators and stakeholders, about the possible environmental, social and economic costs of the proposed project. To be effective, it requires the active involvement of all concerned stakeholders.
Centre for Science and Environment recognises this need and has developed a hands-on five-day training programme aimed at giving practical exposure to participants on EIA with specific reference to coal based power plant, cement, pharmaceutical, mining and others.
Scope of the programme
1. Exposure to all aspects of EIA, from its theory to the practical – such as better understanding regarding
- What data is required, how this data should be collected and interpreted, and significance of the data
- Effectiveness of the assessment methods
- What issues should be addressed in the Terms of Reference (TOR
- Tools and thumb rules available to evaluate the environmental impact of projects
2. Better understanding of the EIA process – from screening, scoping, data collection to impact assessment as well as the role of public consultation
3. Better understanding of the environmental and social impacts of the industrial and developmental projects
4. Better ability to review EIA reports and identify its strengths and weaknesses
5. Increased ability to play active role in post-EIA monitoring.
Course fee
Rs 9,900 (For industry, environment consultants and regulators) 50% discounts for NGOs, academicians and students
Who can attend
NGOs, Regulatory Institutions (such as SPCB, state environment impact assessment authority, Environment Consultants, Students, decision makers and Industries
A certificate of participation will be awarded to all at the end of the programme.
Last Date for Applying - November 27, 2012
For registration, contact - swati@cseindia.org
Contact details
Swati Singh Sambyal, Industry & Environment Unit
Industry & Environment Unit, Centre for Science and Environment
Tel: + 91-11-29955124/ 6110, Extension: 281, |
Fax: + 91-11-29955879 Mob. No.: +91 9910496283
E-mail: swati@cseindia.org