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Five days training programme ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR MINING AND MINERAL INDUSTRY

Posted by Digvijay Singh Bisht on May 1, 2017 at 1:37am

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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प्लास्टिक हमारे लिये हर हाल में हानिकारक है।

Posted by Prashant Rajankar on November 22, 2016 at 2:15am

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दोस्तों,
रोज मर्रा की जिंदगी में हम प्लास्टिक और प्लास्टिक से बनी कई चीजो का इस्तेमाल करते है, प्लास्टिक को तो हमने जरुरत बना लिया है।
हम में से कईयो को इसके हानिकारक प्रभाव पता है फिर भी हम आम तौर पर इसका इस्तेमाल करते है। यह प्लास्टिक पर्यावरण के लिए हानिकारक है ये सब जानते है, लेकिन क्या आपको पता है की प्लास्टिक थैली, प्लास्टिक की पानी की बोतल के अलावा भी कई ऐसे उत्पाद है जो प्लास्टिक से बनते है।
जिनके घरो में छोटे बच्चे है (लगभग ३-५ साल के ) उनके यहाँ आम तौर पे फीडिंग बोतल (दूध पिलाने की बोतल) और सिपर (पानी पिलाने की बोतल) पाया जा सकता है।

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

Posted by Digvijay Singh Bisht on October 10, 2016 at 6:25am

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

Posted by Digvijay Singh Bisht on June 6, 2016 at 2:14am

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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Training programme on SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Posted by Digvijay Singh Bisht on September 21, 2015 at 2:19am

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


SCHEDULE

Course Duration:

Date: October 5-9, 2015

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

Time: 10.00 am to 5.30 pm

Course fee: 

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, and would incur extra charges.

Last Date for Applying: September 30, 2015

For Registration kindly contact: saumya@cseindia.org

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

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

COURSE CONTACT

Saumya Ranjan Nath, Programme Officer, 
Industry & Environment Unit, Centre for Science and Environment
Tel: + 91-11-29955124/ 6110, Extension: 251, |
Fax: + 91-11-29955879 
Mob. No.: +91 8895788320, +91 9891921959 , +919899676027 
E-mail: saumya@cseindia.org

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

Posted by swati singh sambyal on July 6, 2015 at 5:32am

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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Summer School in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Posted by Sooraj N P on January 21, 2013 at 9:55am
School of Ecological Informatics at the Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management - Kerala (IIITM-K) is pleased to announce a summer school in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) from 22- 26 April 2013.
The Program is opened for Working professionals/ Academicians/researchers and students in environment and allied sciences.
Sessions will be based on the guidelines of EIA, issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India.
The participant will gain focused knowledge on all aspects of EIA. All sessions to be conducted by experienced professionals.

for details of the school and online registration,  please visit,

Last date for online registration 15 Feb  2013

For any queries:

Write to us at ei@iiitmk.ac.in

We solicit your help in reaching out to interested participants.
Regards,
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What is a Sustainable Hospital

Posted by AMIT GANGULY on October 9, 2012 at 4:21am
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Image - Sustainable Healthcare
 
Why Green/Sustainable Hospitals ?
> The American Hospitals Association has estimated that approximately Six thousand Six hundred tonnes of waste is generated by hospitals per day.
> Hospitals generate hazardous and non-hazardous waste, air emissions, and waste-water
that contribute to air, water, and soil pollution.
> Hospitals are Energy Intensive buildings and single largest users of Chemicals.
 
Thus, by implementing an Green/Sustainable management systems, healthcare facilities can prevent pollution, and analyze and potentially address the Ecological impacts of their  services.
 
What are the Factors that contribute to the Environmental Impact of a Hospital ?
When comparing Ecological footprints of different hospitals the following factors come into picture - 
> Size of the Hospital,Number of Beds,Age of the Establishment;
> Types of Medical treatment provided;
> Types of Research and Teaching conducted;
> Third party vendors,Outsourcing of Services
> Level of Infrastructure development for the local community
 
In general, large hospitals consume more resources and produce more emissions than small
ones. However, as hospitals add beds their per-bed water and energy demands  also
increases.

 
What are the Key areas for Potential Improvements ?
> Hazardous Substances 
Some Hazardous substances of potential risk are - heavy metal based compound containing Silver,lead,copper and cadmium ; reactive and explosive substances such as Azides and Peroxide compounds such as Perchloric acids; Anesthesia Gases and Formaldehyde.  
For Receiving, Handling, Storing and Disposal written procedures must be present.Staff should be trained on how to safely use potentially hazardous substances. Moreover, highly Hazardous Substances such as Benzene,Mercury etc,can often be replaced with less Hazardous substances such as Toulene or Xylene.
 
> Waste Management 
The prime criteria for Waste management should be Avoidance ->Re-Use ->Recycling -> Proper Disposal, in the same order. For example, establishing a Surplus Usage program between Hospitals or Different Business facilities can help in Usage of Surplus Chemicals between the organizations. Moreover Wastes such as Paper,Card boards,Scrap Metals,Electronic Scraps,textiles,Office left overs can be Recycled and Re-used. Recyclable materials should be collected in areas where they accumulate and then delivered to central storage areas to be prepared for transportation. 
 
> Energy Management
As Hospitals use most of the Energy Guzzling equipment's such as Air Conditioners,lot of energy is wasted. The air-conditioning services and indoor lighting account for about 60 per cent and 20 per cent respectively of total electricity consumption. The Energy Management team should - Audit Energy Usage;Identify Areas and Equipment's consuming Maximum Energy;Development Energy Management plan and Implement it.

Combined heat and power systems can reduce energy use by simultaneously generating electricity (and/or mechanical energy) and thermal energy. They recover waste heat and reduce energy use. Energy Efficient lighting methodology can be used such as replacing g incandescent (bulbs) with fluorescent lamps;Solar panels can greatly reduce the amount of fossil fuel used.

> Emission Management

Emissions caused by Sterilizers such as Ethylene Oxide gas should be minimized.Sterilization using ethylene oxide gas, and formaldehyde gas is environmentally hazardous, and a health risk for employees. 
Emissions caused by Anesthetic Gases such as Nitrous Oxide, Haloethane reacts in the stratosphere with atomic oxygen to form NOx which, in turn, breaks down Ozone. Emissions levels by usage of such compounds should be regularly checked so as to prevent Non -Controlled Emissions such as through leakages etc.
Emissions caused by Incinerators include Dioxins, toxic ash residue  that affect the local environment. Such facilities should be built with inbuilt treatment plants so as to control the emission discharge.
 
What are the Key Features of Environmental Management System for Health Care Facilities ?

A healthcare facility should commit to improving its environmental performance by encouraging all employees to actively strive to reduce pollution, improve performance and cut costs.

Using an EMS a Health care Facility can - 
> Identify and Reduce Emission problems,
> Reduce energy, water and waste disposal costs,
> Control the Handling of Hazardous Substances,
> Comply with the Applicable regulations and law,
> Reduce operating costs
> Conduct Environmental Friendly Purchase and Procurement
 
Conclusion
Thus, to become a Green Health Care facility involves many aspects such as Green Building design, Energy Efficiency Plan,Hazardous Substance and Waste Management. LEEDS provide internationally recognized certification system for Green Facilities. Hospitals should strive for such established platforms through different levels of certifications - Platinum,Silver and Gold. It is administered that instead of Opting for Cost Intensive Green Features, Hospitals opt start off with Smaller initiatives that show immediate results and then build on their success.
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Environment Impact Assessment of the controversial upcoming Gorakhpur nuclear plant

Posted by Kiran Dwivedi on July 16, 2012 at 11:10am

The authorities in Haryana will be conducting the important public hearing on the environmental impacts of the proposed Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Plant (GNPP) on 17th July 2012.

As per the rules, local people should be given the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report 1 month prior to the public hearing. But the people of 6 panchayats in Fatehabad districts who will be affected by this project have not received copies of the EIA.

Check out the India Environment Portal for Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) report of this controversial upcoming Gorakhpur nuclear plant in Fatehabad, Haryana . Download, Share and Comment

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