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CSE’s short-term EIA training programme UNDERSTANDING EIA: FROM SCREENING TO DECISION MAKING

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.

There is a genuine need to develop the capacity of the state-level regulators and state level expert appraisal Committee (SEAC) to screen and scope the EIA process, to conduct transparent public consultations and to evaluate the EIA reports, especially after the new EIA notification. At the same time, there is a need among CBO, NGOs, academicians, and environment managers to review and interpret EIA report, as they are technical in nature.

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. After the programme, the participants shall have:

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 FEES:  

Rs 15,000 for developers, government officials and consultants,

Rs 10,000 for academicians, NGOs and researchers,

Rs 7,500 for students Note:

Note: Accommodation can be arranged nearby the training centre, would incur extra charges 
 

COURSE DURATION:  

DATE: December 7-11, 2015 

TIMING: 10.00 am to 5.30 pm 

COURSE VENUE: CSE, 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi – 62

LAST DATE FOR APPLYING: November 6, 2015 

OPEN FOR ALL
Functional Area Experts, Environment Consultants, NGOs, Regulatory Institutions (such as SPCB, State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, etc.), Students, Decision Makers and Industry Professionals.

For registration: Kindly email at: digvijay@cseindia.org 

The fast growing economy, rapid industrialisation and growing urban population in India along with increasing wastewater generation are reasons for concern and reiterate the need for appropriate water management practices. Centre for Science and Environment recognises this need and has developed a five-day hands on training programme aimed at giving practical exposure to participants on wastewater treatment for industrial and urban wastewater management including reuse and recycle.

The objective of this programme is to build capacity and create awareness among regulators, developers, consultants, NGOs, students and academics to understand wastewater treatment process, technologies and affordable treatment options. The programme further aims at evaluating the performance and design parameters along with the applicable cost implication associated with each treatment system.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Issues and challenges of urban and industrial wastewater treatment, conservation/ efficiency including reuse and recycle.

• Wastewater treatment technologies including advanced treatment options

• Decentralized approaches in treating urban wastewater (existing and emerging)

• Planning, designing, monitoring and inspection of wastewater treatment systems

• Proficiency on water and wastewater accounting

• Sector specific exposure on wastewater treatment and management such as construction and industrial projects (distillery, tannery, textile, refinery, power plant etc).

• Concept of zero discharge with case studies

• Issues and challenges with Common Effluent Treatment Plants and way ahead

• State of art practices for wastewater management

• Law, policy options and standards for wastewater treatment

• Hands on experience in wastewater sampling and analysis

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Tools

Lectures by experts, site visits to existing projects, practical group exercises, presentations by participants, reference materials and film screening.

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TARGET AUDIENCE

Regulators, Consultants, Engineers, Environment Managers, NGOs, Academics and Students.

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Course Fee:

The course fee is Rs. 9900 per participant. The fee includes training material, field visit, lunch, tea/coffee and refreshments during training and field visit.

Discounts for NGOs and students: They can avail a discount of 25% on the course fee. Discounted seats are limited and offered on first come first serve basis.

Fellowships Available for South Asian Participants. Participants will get a certificate at the end of the course.

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Programme Schedule

Date: August 6-10, 2012
Timings: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm

Venue: Anil Agarwal Green College
Centre for Science and Environment,
38, Tughlakabad Institutional Area
(Near Batra Hospital)
New Delhi- 110062

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Register

Last Date for Applying: July 20, 2012

For information contact

Deblina Dwivedi
Senior Research Associate – Urban Water Programme

Swati Singh
Research Associate – EIA Unit
Email: deblina@cseindia.org, swati@cseindia.org
Mobile: 9899596661, 9910496283

CENTRE FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT

41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area,
New Delhi-110 062

Phone: +91 (011) 29955124 (Ext. 244);
Fax: +91 (011) 29955879

Social Impact Assessment (SIA) is an important tool to inform decision makers, regulators and stakeholders, about the possible social and economic impact of a 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 hands-on three-day training programme aimed at giving practical exposure to participants on SIA with specific reference to deve lopment projects, such as infrastructure, mining and other industrial projects.

The objective of this programme is to build capacity and create awareness among regulators, developers, NGOs and academicians to understand SIA process—Reconnaissance and Baseline Survey, Land Acquisition Survey and Plan (LAP) and Preparation of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP). The programme also aims at evaluating the SIA report along with the applicable legislations in India.

On completion of the programme the participants will be equipped with:

1. Exposure to aspects of SIA, from theory to applications regarding:

• Understanding the Terms of Reference

• Data need, data collection, collation and interpretation

• Development of tools and instruments for conducting SIA survey

• Effective assessment methodologies

• Reporting methodologies

2. Integrated approach for addressing SIA and EIA process - from scoping, data collection to impact assessment as well as the role of public consultations

3. Knowledge on review of SIA reports and identification of strengths and weaknesses

4. Post SIA monitoring

5. Procedure for institutional strengthening and capacity building

6. Experience sharing on national and international best practices in SIA

COURSE FEES: Rs 8,000 (For developers, environment consultants and regulators) 50% discounts for NGOs, academicians and students

Date: March 26-28, 2012

Venue: CSE, 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi – 62

Last Date for Applying: March 13, 2012,

Timing:10.00 am to 5.30 pm

Open for all: Government officials of Project Executing Departments, Developers, NGOs, CBOs, and Academicians, Students and Industries 

For registration: Kindly email at: sujit@cseindia.org,swati@cseindia.org, arpit@cseindia.org

For details contact:

Sujit Kumar Singh, Industry & Environment Unit, 
Industry & Environment Unit
Centre for Science and Environment
41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-110062
Ph: 91-11-2995 5124 / 6110 (Ext. 281); Fax: 91-11-2995 5879
Mobile: 9899676027, 9910496283, 9810564236

The Centre for Science and Environment, a non-profit institution known for its rigorous and scientific policy research and advocacy on environmental issues is looking for a Team Head to steer its Renewable Energy Programme:



Post - Team Head - Will have to take a lead role in research, policy briefs, report writing, organising conferences/workshops/training and in advocacy and campaign on renewable energy issues.


Experience - Candidate must have at least ten years of experience in the energy sector including at least five years in the renewable energy sector. Should have experience in team management. Candidate must be willing to travel, network and report on issues.

Other Requirements - The position demands competency in English speaking and writing skills. Candidates should be comfortable in interacting with people and giving presentations. 



Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please mention “REP” in the subject line and email your applications to jgupta@cseindia.org or
sugandh@cseindia.org

or

Post your application to: 



Ms. Jagdeep Gupta
Executive Director – Planning & Operations
Centre for Science and Environment 
41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area,
New Delhi-110062 
Tel: +91 (011)-29955124, 29955125, 29956394 
Fax: +91 (011) 29955879 
E-mail: jgupta@cseindia.org

N.P: Only short listed candidates will be intimated

Note: Reference: Indian Environment Network