Integrated Online and Onsite Training Programme on Environmental Impact Assessment
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. We believe that the scenario today demands using knowledge to bring about change. This is what we aim to do.
The challenge, as we see it, is two-pronged. On one hand, millions live within a biomass-based subsistence economy at the margins of survival. The environment is their only natural asset. But a degraded environment means stress on land, water and forest resources for survival. It means increasing destitution and poverty. Here, the opportunity to bring about change is enormous. But it will need a commitment to reform in the way we do business with local communities.
On the other hand, rapid industrialisation is throwing up new problems: growing toxification and a costly disease burden. The answers will be in reinventing the growth model of the Western world for ourselves, so that we can leapfrog technology choices and find new ways of building wealth that will not cost us the earth.
This is the challenge of the balance. Our aim is to raise these concerns, participate in seeking answers and – more importantly – in pushing for answers and transforming these into policy and so, practice. We do this through our research and by communicating our understanding through our publications. We call this knowledge-based activism. We hope we will make a difference.
CSE has launched an integrated online and onsite training programme on EIA. The training programme will comprise of two parts: Basic learning (online platform) and Advanced learning (at our residential campus). The course is designed to provide an overall understanding of the EIA process which includes theoretical knowledge via lectures from experts and firsthand experience through group exercises, discussions and case studies.
PROGRAM DESIGN
PART A
BASIC LEARNING (ONLINE PLATFORM) DECEMBER 8-17, 2021
- Includes sessions on methodology for preparing an EIA, approach for baseline data collection, identification and assessment of impacts alongwith the Environmental Clearance process.
- Conducted on Moodle Platform where participants will be provided with reading / audio-visual training material which they are expected to selfstudy. The course material will be for the duration of 2-3 hrs/day.
- Top performing participants (30 no) from online course will be invited for advanced course on scholarship.
COURSE FEE
Rs 5000/- (Indian participants) USD 100/- (Non-Indian participants)
PART B
ADVANCED LEARNING (ONSITE) FEBRUARY 1-4, 2022
- Includes practical experience on preparation of Environmental monitoring & management plans, review of EIA reports, working on case studies, various problem solving group exercises and discussions with experts.
- Conducted at CSE’s residential campus, Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute (AAETI) in Tijara, Alwar, Rajasthan.
COURSE FEE
Full scholarship for selected participants. The scholarship covers boarding & lodging costs and training kit fees. It does not include to & fro Delhi travel (from your respective location) costs. Only shortlisted participant will be informed.
