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 There is a requirement of  for project managers for Construction sector EIA sector 38 and 39 and also for industrial sector 

 The requirement is for Ecofootforward ,Vikroli Mumbai. 

 those interested should send their CV's to 

 careers@ecofootforward.org or milind@ecofootforward.org

 Contact No. 022-25144129

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 Dear All, 

 I am approved EIA coordinator for sector 13 ( chlor Alkali) , sector 20( petrochemical  processes) sector 21 ( Chemical Industries) and likely to get approval for Isolated storage tanks ( Sector 28) . 

 I require a fresh chemical engineer with environmental knowledge to assist me to execute the projects. 

 Kindly send your Resume  to rawani55@yahoo.com along with expectations. 

 Ramdas  A. Wani 

 Free Lance consultant . 

  Website- http://Eiaconsultant.in ;  Note- The website is under construction. 

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The Center for Science and Environment (CSE) is conducting a five-day training programme aimed at giving practical inputs to participants on conducting sector-specific Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for mining and mineral industry from 12–16 June 2017.

The minerals sector is a key driver of the country’s industrial growth. However, it has brought in its wake severe environmental repercussions and social conflicts. One of the greatest challenges, therefore, is how to make mining environmentally and socially acceptable.

Unfortunately, most environment assessment reports either overlook or poorly interpret critical issues related to mining projects. Hence, there is a genuine need to develop the capacity of those involved in the mining industry, including environmental consultants, mining operators, project proponents, compliance authorities, academics and NGOs to understand the issues and identify and implement solutions for the overall interest of communities and the nation.

What the participants will learn:

  1. Legislative framework-environmental clearance (EC), forest clearance (FC), land acquisition (LA), Forest Rights Act (FRA) and bio-diversity clearance process.

  2. Overview of mineral exploration, mine development and mining technologies.

  3. Overview of mining operations, issues, impacts and challenges.

  4. Filling of Form 1 as appended in EIA Notification, 2006.

  5. Developing terms of reference (ToR) for mining projects.

  6. Data collection, collation and interpretation of functional areas—land use, air, water, hydrology, geology, noise and vibrations, waste management, soil conservation, ecological and biodiversity, socio-economic factors, and risk and hazards.

  7. Tools and techniques for impact assessment.

  8. Preparation of an environmental management plan (EMP), including budget estimates.

  9. Mine closure plans and case studies on mine reclamation in India.

  10. Environmentally sustainable practices like district mineral foundation (DMF), corporate social responsibility (CSR), and star-rating of mines.

  11. Review of the quality of EIA reports.

  12. Quality Council of India (QCI) accreditation process for EIA consultants.


TRAINING METHODOLOGY:
 Lectures, case studies, class exercises and discussions.

COURSE FEES:  Rs 15,000 for environmental consultants, mining operators, project proponents, compliance authorities, Rs 10,000 for academics, researchers and NGOs, and Rs 7,500 for students.

Note: 
Accommodation can be arranged in the vicinity of the training center, and will incur extra charges
 

COURSE DURATION:  

DATE: June 12 to June 16, 2017

TIMING: 9.30 am to 5.30 pm


COURSE VENUE: 
CSE, 38 Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi–62

LAST DATE FOR APPLYING: May 27, 2017


OPEN FOR ALL

Environmental consultants, mining operators, project proponents, compliance authorities, academicians, students, and NGOs.

Click here to register online

Click here for accommodation details for participants

http://www.cseindia.org/content/five-days-training-programme-environmental-impact-assessment-mining-and-mineral-industry


For registration:
 Kindly emailat: ashutosh@cseindia.org 

For details contact:

Ashutosh Srivastava, Research Associate 
Environmental and Social Assessment
Centre for Science and Environment
41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-110062
Phone: +91-11-2995 5124/ 6110 (Ext. 251) • Fax: +91-11-2995 5879
Mobile: +91-8305726507 / +91-9899676027

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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 for decision makers, regulators and stakeholders to understand the potential impacts (adverse as well as favourable) of the developmental activities on environment and society. EIA is a process to internalize the externalities associated with the project activities and cost for decision—making.

Centre for Science and Environment is conducting a five-day training programme aimed at giving practical inputs to participants on conducting sector— specific EIA for mining, power, cement, and industry sectors specified under EIA Notification 2006.

The training inputs to participants would improve their understanding of:

1. Screening and scoping of the study, including identification of legal requirements and formulation of ToR

2. Understanding relevant baseline data to be collected (primary and secondary) and the methodology of data collection

3. Interpretation of data to assess assimilative capacity of the study area

4. Impact and risk assessment of project activities

5. Mitigation and monitoring plan

6. Environment Management Programmes (EMP)

7. Budgeting and Project Benefits

8. Public Hearing

9. Evaluation of quality of EIA Report

10. Presentation of EIA Report
 

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: Group discount is available. 

The course fee is inclusive of service tax.

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

 

COURSE DURATION:  

DATE: November 21 - 25, 2016

TIMING: 9.00 am to 5.30 pm 


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

LAST DATE FOR APPLYING: November 11, 2016


Click here to register online


OPEN FOR ALL

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


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

 

For any further details contact:

Digvijay Singh Bisht, Sr. Research Associate, 
Industry & Environment Unit
Centre for Science and Environment
41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-110062
Ph: 91-11-2995 512491-11-2995 5124 / 6110 (Ext. 204); Fax: 91-11-2995 5879
Mobile: +91 9891921959, +91 9999160725, +91 9899676027

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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 for decision makers, regulators and stakeholders to understand the potential impacts (adverse as well as favourable) of the developmental activities on environment and society. EIA is a process to internalize the externalities associated with the project activities and cost for decision—making.

Centre for Science and Environment is conducting a five-day training programme aimed at giving practical inputs to participants on conducting sector—specific EIA for mining, thermal and cement sectors specified under EIA Notification 2006.

The training inputs to participants would improve their understanding of:

1. Screening and scoping of the study, including identification of legal requirements and formulation of ToR

2. Understanding relevant baseline data to be collected (primary and secondary) and the methodology of data collection

3. Interpretation of data to assess assimilative capacity of the study area

4. Impact and risk assessment of project activities

5. Mitigation and monitoring plan

6. Environment Management Programmes (EMP)

7. Budgeting and Project Benefits

8. Public Hearing

9. Evaluation of quality of EIA Report

10. Presentation of EIA Report
 

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

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

 

COURSE DURATION:  

DATE: July 4-8, 2016

TIMING: 9.00 am to 5.30 pm 


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

LAST DATE FOR APPLYING: June 26, 2016


Click here to register online


OPEN FOR ALL

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


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

 

For any further details contact:

Digvijay Singh Bisht, Sr. Research Associate, 
Industry & Environment Unit
Centre for Science and Environment
41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-110062
Ph: 91-11-2995 512491-11-2995 5124 / 6110 (Ext. 204); Fax: 91-11-2995 5879
Mobile: +91 9891921959, +91 9899676027

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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 

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Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is organizing a hands-on three-day training programme on Environmental Impacts with specific reference to renewable energy power projects.

The three-day training programme aims to address the following topics:

  • Why EIA is important for renewable energy project?

  • Environmental and social issues associated with the sector

  • Applicable policy, guidelines and legal provisions for the sector in India

  • Comparison of EIA process in different countries for renewable energy

  • Prediction, evaluation and  assessment of impacts

  • How to prepare an Environment Management Plan (EMP)

  • Best practices

  • Reviewing an EIA report for renewable energy project

Topic: Environmental Impacts of Renewable Energy Projects

Venue: Chennai

Date: September 9-11, 2015

Fee: Free*

CSE will bear the course fee of the training which includes the cost of lectures, study materials and lunch for three days. I sincerely hope you will take this opportunity to nominate yourself and your colleagues for the training.

*Note:  The transportation and accommodation cost shall be borne by the participants.

Kindly revert back to the email stated below or phone to confirm participation.

Contact Details: 

Aruna Kumarankandath
Renewable Energy Deptt
Phone: (91) (11) 29955124-25 Extn: 241
Mobile: 91-9818084477
Email: k_aruna@cseindia.org

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

COURSE DURATION:  Date: August 3-7, 2015

TIMING: 10.00 am to 5.30 pm

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

LAST DATE FOR APPLYING: July 24, 2015

OPEN FOR ALL

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

For registration: Kindly emailat: digvijay@cseindia.org

 

For details contact:

Digvijay Singh Bisth, Industry & Environment Unit
Centre for Science and Environment
41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-110062
Ph: 91-11-2995 5124 / 6110 (Ext. 251); Fax: 91-11-2995 5879
Mobile: 9891921959, 9899676027 g

 

Weblink: http://www.cseindia.org/content/cse%E2%80%99s-short-term-eia-training-programme-understanding-eia-screening-decision-making-1

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Centre for Science and Environment recognises Social Impact Assessment (SIA) as an important tool to inform decision makers, regulators and stakeholders about the possible social and economic impacts of a development project. To be effective, SIA requires the active involvement of all concerned stakeholders. CSE has developed a five-day training programme aimed at giving practical exposure to participants on SIA with specific reference to infrastructure, mining and other industrial projects.

The programme is designed based on the new Act, “The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013”, and will be relevant and effective for SIA practitioners, officials from state land department, municipality, district collector, sub-divisional magistrate, developers, academician, students, NGOs etc.

The objective of this programme is to build a cadre of trained professional who can conduct and review SIA reports. The programme will also impart understanding of the issues and challenges in land acquisition, enhance skills in socio-economic surveys, public consultations, data collection, planning land acquisition and rehabilitation and resettlement plan. The course would also discuss applicable central/state laws such as Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA), The Forest Rights Act, 2006, and the Companies Acts, 2013.

What participants will learn

  1. Land conflicts, land classification, land rights and governance
  2. Better understanding of SIA
    • How to make Term of References (ToRs)
    • Reconnaissance and baseline survey — data need, data collection, collation and interpretation
    • Development of tools and instruments to conduct SIA surveys
    • Effective assessment and reporting methodologies
  3. Filling the Socio-Economic survey questionnaire
  4. Asset evaluation
  5. Preparation of entitlement matrix
  6. Review of SIA reports
  7. CSR framework, its reporting and case studies
  8. Post monitoring.

 

Course Fees

Rs 15,000 for developers, government officials and consultants, Rs 10,000 for academicians, NGOs and researcher, Rs 7,500 for students

Course Duration

Date: September 8-12, 2014
TIMING: 10.00 am to 5.30 pm

Course Venue

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

Last date for applying

August 21, 2014

Open for all

SIA practitioners, officials from state land department, municipality, district collector, sub-divisional magistrate, developers, academician, students, NGOs

 

For details contact:

Swati Singh Sambyal, Senior Research Associate
Industry & Environment Unit
Centre for Science and Environment
41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area,
New Delhi-110062

Email: swati@cseindia.org
Mobile: 91 9910496283 
Ph: 91-11-2995 5124 / 6110 (Ext. 251);
Fax: 91-11-2995 5879

 

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Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), New Delhi is going to organise a hands-on two-day training programme aimed at giving practical exposure to participants on EIA with specific reference to wind power projects.

The objective of this programme is to enable stakeholders to understand the likely impacts of the project and allows them to make sound decisions during various stages of project development.

As of 2012, India has exploited only 18% of its total wind power potential. Majorly, the country’s total wind power potential is concentrated in the southern and western states- Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat. Most of these potential sites are located in the forest areas. To harness the maximum potential of wind energy with reduced impacts it thus becomes very important to undergo for an EIA for wind power projects.

CSE’s two day training programme to be held in Bangalore on 17-18 September, 2013, aims to address the following points:

  • Why EIA is important for wind power project?

  • Environmental and social issues associated with the sector

  • Applicable policy, guidelines and legal provisions for the wind power sector  in India

  • Comparison of  EIA process in different countries for wind power projects

  • Data collection

  • Prediction, evaluation and  assessment of impacts

  • Importance of avian fauna assessment , technique and evaluation

  • How to prepare an Environment Management Plan (EMP)

  • Best practices associated with wind power sector

  • Reviewing an EIA report for wind power project

     

CSE will bear the course fee of the workshop which would include the lectures, study material and food for two days.

 

Note: We are not making reimbursement for local travel and lodging
 

Venue:
Ramada #11 Park Road,
Near Indian Express Circle,
Bangalore, Karnataka 

Last date of applying: September 14, 2013

Contact:

Swati Singh Sambyal
Senior Research Associate
Email:swati@cseindia.org 
Mobile: +91-9910496283

Open for: This workshop is open for participation for Regulatory Institutions (such as SPCB, state environment impact assessment authority, forest officers, IFS), NGOs, Consultants, Industries, Students and Academicians.

http://www.cseindia.org/content/cse%E2%80%99s-short-term-training-programme-eia-wind-power-projects-bangalore

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We are pleased to inform you that the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is going to organise a hands-on two-day workshop aimed at giving practical exposure to participants on EIA with specific reference to wind power projects.

We are writing to invite you for this unique training workshop. The objective of this workshop is to enable stakeholders to understand the likely impacts of the project and allows them to make sound decisions during various stages of project development.

Centre for Science and Environment is organizing a two day workshop on EIA of wind power projects on 29-30 August, 2013 at Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA), Baner Road, Pune 411 007, Maharashtra, India. 

Also, CSE will bear the course fee of the workshop which would include the lectures, study material and food for two days.

Note: We are not making reimbursement for local travel and lodging

At the end of the workshop, a certificate of participation would be given to the participants.

I sincerely hope you will take this opportunity to nominate yourself or your colleague for this workshop. As we have limited number of seats for the training programme, I urge you to send your nominations on or before August 17, 2013.

This workshop is open for participation for Regulatory Institutions (such as SPCB, state environment impact assessment authority, forest officers, IFS), NGOs, Consultants, Industries, Students and Academicians.

We can accept only two nominations from an organization. Once we receive your nomination, we would forward you the workshop schedule and the session details.

Kindly send the nominations at swati@cseindia.org.

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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an important tool to inform deci sion-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

SCHEDULE

Course Duration:

Date: 22-26 July, 2013

Venue: CSE, 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi -110062

Time: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM daily

Course fee: Rs 9,900 (For developers, environment consultants and regulators) 25% discounts for NGOs, academicians and students

Last Date for Applying: July 18, 2013

For Registration kindly contact: swati@cseindia.org

OPEN FOR:
NGOs, Regulatory Institutions (such as SPCB, state environment impact assessment authority, Environment Consultants, Students, decision makers and Industries

COURSE CONTACT
Swati Singh Sambyal
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

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

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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an important tool to inform deci sion-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

SCHEDULE

Course Duration:

Date: 22-26 July, 2013

Venue: CSE, 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi -110062

Time: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM daily

Course fee: Rs 9,900 (For developers, environment consultants and regulators) 25% discounts for NGOs, academicians and students

Last Date for Applying: July 15, 2013

For Registration kindly contact: swati@cseindia.org

OPEN FOR:
NGOs, Regulatory Institutions (such as SPCB, state environment impact assessment authority, Environment Consultants, Students, decision makers and Industries

COURSE CONTACT
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

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CSE’s short-term training programme on SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

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Last week left to register for the SIA training programme at CSE, New Delhi

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:

The programme will cover:

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

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

SCHEDULE

Course Duration: January, 3-5 2013

Venue:
CSE, 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-110062

Time: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM daily

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

Last Date for Applying: December 29, 2012

For Registration kindly contact: swati@cseindia.org

OPEN FOR:
Government officials of Project Executing Departments, Developers, NGOs, CBOs, and Academicians, Students and Industries

A certificate of participation will be awarded to all at the end of the programme.

COURSE CONTACT

Swati Singh Sambyal, Research Associate,
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

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CSE’s short-term training programme on SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

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Last week left to register for the SIA training programme at CSE, New Delhi

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:

The programme will cover:

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

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

SCHEDULE

Course Duration: October 8-10, 2012

Venue:
CSE, 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-110062

Time: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM daily

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

Last Date for Applying: October 1, 2012

For Registration kindly contact: swati@cseindia.org

OPEN FOR:
Government officials of Project Executing Departments, Developers, NGOs, CBOs, and Academicians, Students and Industries

A certificate of participation will be awarded to all at the end of the programme.

COURSE CONTACT

Swati Singh Sambyal, Research Associate,
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

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EIA training programme UNDERSTANDING EIA:FROM SCREENING TO DECISION MAKING

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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:

The programme will cover:

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.

SCHEDULE

Course Duration:
Date
: October 29 - November 2, 2012
Venue: CSE, 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi -110062

Time: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM daily

Course fee: Rs 9,900 (For industry, environment consultants and regulators) 25% discounts for NGOs, academicians and students)

Last Date for Applying: October 22, 2012

For Registration kindly contact: swati@cseindia.org

OPEN FOR:
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.

COURSE CONTACT

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

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EIA training programme UNDERSTANDING EIA:FROM SCREENING TO DECISION MAKING

eia.jpg

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:

The programme will cover:

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.

SCHEDULE

Course Duration: August 20-24, 2012

Venue:
CSE, 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-110062

Time: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM daily

Course fee: Rs 9,900 ((For industry, environment consultants and regulators) 50% discounts for NGOs, academicians and students)

Last Date for Applying: August 16, 2012

For Registration kindly contact: swati@cseindia.org

OPEN FOR:
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.

COURSE CONTACT

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

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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:

The programme will cover:

1. Exposure to all aspects of EIA, from its theory to the practical – such as better understanding regarding

  • Better understanding of the EIA process – from screening, scoping, data collection to impact assessment as well as the role of public consultation

  • Better understanding of the environmental and social impacts of the industrial and developmental projects

  • Better ability to review EIA reports and identify its strengths and weaknesses

  • Increased ability to play active role in post-EIA monitoring.

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.

SCHEDULE

Course Duration: May 21-25, 2012

Venue:
CSE, 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-110062

Time: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM daily

Course fee: Rs 9,900 ((For industry, environment consultants and regulators) 50% discounts for NGOs, academicians and students)

Last Date for Applying: May 1, 2012

For Registration kindly contact: swati@cseindia.org

OPEN FOR:
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.

COURSE CONTACT

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

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The Centre for Science and Environment, an established research and advocacy institute needs researchers for its policy research and community support programme.

1.Post: Research Associate - Job would entail analysing environment impact assessment (EIA) reports, carrying out research on key areas of the environmental clearance process, tracking and research on government policies on environmental clearance, attending public hearings, reporting on related issues, managing a dedicated website/portal, networking, etc.

2. Education – Environmental science/management graduates from a recognised university, TISS graduates and engineering graduates. Post graduates in economics may also apply.

3. Experience – Two to three years of experience in the environment sector or related field. Freshers with the right aptitude may also apply. People with work experience will be preferred. 

4. Other requirements – Competency in English speaking and writing skills is a must. Candidate must be willing to travel, network and report on issues. 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please mention the post applied for in the subject line and email your applications within ten days 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
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"Adarsh" example of (in)effectiveness of EIA

MoEF's intervention and the order for demolition of the building proves many things:

  1. Ineffectiveness of the entire process of EIA / CRZ.
  2. Ineffectiveness of the system in which the CRZ / EC and EIA are operational.
  3. Looking back at current events particularly in Maharashtra we have three examples where the process has seen troubles Mumbai Airport, Adarsh and Lavassa City. This goes to prove that the procedure has not accounted certain things.
  4. It might be harsh to put in words but Maharashtra is either having troubles in implementation or the issues highlighted from other parts of the country are not seen so critically by media.
  5. One sided and personalized views of committee and its members.

The other discussion initiated by Dr Modak has also pointed at the same thing.

Dr Modak has been extremely liberal in views. The issues which have been highlighted to us in the recent past point the finger only at one thing - THE FUTILITY OF PROCESS THAT HAS BEEN PROPAGATED. THE ENTIRE PROCESS HAS TO BE REPLACED WITH A SET OF EMPS RELEVANT TO THE ASPECTS.

 

We see that only Government officials are at the root of the failures in most cases. This is due to the fact that procedures are stipulated in a manner where people who temper these procedures are not traced easily. The entire process of clearance since 2006 has been seen by project proponets as a hurdle and not as a tool owing to the results.

 

To put an example one PP got say 27 TORs from X consultant (PP may be a PSU), the other PP received 31 TORs from Y consultant (PP may be a SSI) considered that Y had hired cheapest consultant around. Efforts required to comply would be more or less the same.

 

Then where is the elite class of consultant required when the result is expected to be the same.

 

Reduction in procedural intricacies can reduce the fatigue to PP. We need to learn lessons on either sides of the process.

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