International Training on Environmental Social Impact Assessment & Social Impact

ASSESSMENTS AND SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS

CONCEPT NOTE

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING ON ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS AND SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS

VENUE: ROYAL TULIP CANAAN HOTEL, NAIROBI, KENYA

DATES: 20th JANUARY – 12 FEBRUARY 2025

DELIVEERD BY: ECAS INSTITUTE

ECAS Institute Profile

For more than 8 years, the ECAS Institute has provided capacity development (training, research, and advisory services) on critical environmental, climate change, and development issues to governments, companies, non-governmental organizations, research, and other economic institutions.

The ECAS Institute works to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for all. We do so by providing solutions and supporting policies, strategies, and plans that promote environmental protection, climate action, and energy security. These are essential to increasing climate resilience, nature-based productivity, green jobs, and sustainable incomes.

The ECAS Institute has three critical missions: design and deliver targeted training, independent research, and advisory services.

Our vision is a world where people and nature co-exist in safe, secure, and healthy environments supported by relevant skills, information flow, and an enabling policy environment.

We have worked with over 50 organisations, delivered services in over 8 countries, offered over 50 physical and online training and capacity-building sessions, and inspired over 8000 stakeholders. In particular, our mentorship and green skills program has touched over 5000 youths in and out of college with practical and innovative self/employability skills and opportunities in climate change, agriculture, energy, water, and other nature-based sectors. This has been achieved through training, debates, webinars, apprenticeships, job placements, entrepreneurship, and business coaching.

We are located in Nairobi Kenya and work across the African region. We have implemented assignments and activities in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Somalia, Malawi, Rwanda, Congo, and South Africa. Globally, we have supported our partners from the UK, Denmark, Italy, Sweden, Germany, and the USA. We serve government agencies, county governments, corporations, businesses, research and think tanks, NGOs, and civil society organizations among others.

Our Experience

NO	Assignment	CLIENT
2024	Training on safety, driving and traffic management for drivers, transport managers and logistics practitioners	Rwanda Transport Development Agency
2024	International training on environmental and social safeguards	Rwanda Transport Development Agency
2024	Training on climate-resilient infrastructure for transport and road professionals	Rwanda Transport Development Agency
2024	Training on carbon markets and nature-based solutions for 20 participants.	Various Participants
2024	A training webinar for 60 participants on the Role of SMEs in Carbon markets in Kenya.	SBC
2024	Training for 21 Nairobi City County Government officers on Carbon markets and nature-based solutions	Various Participants
2024	Training of 45 government officials on carbon markets and trading in Nanyuki, Kenya	Various participants
Sept 2022	Training on Research Design, Data Management and Statistical Analysis Training Workshop	Skills for Africa Limited
August 2022	Training Workshop Themed “The Role of Youths in Mainstreaming ACE into the African Agenda 2063 and the Nationally Determined Contributions	African Youth Initiative on Climate Change
Aug 2021	A Resilience & Livelihoods Technical Training for Area-Based Livelihoods Initiative Project by UNHCR in Dadaab	Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
June 2022	Introduction to Climate Change Science and Adaptation Strategies Training for Kenyan Journalists	Africa Uncensored & Youth for SDGs
Sep 2021	Professional training and skills development	Dar Petroleum Company, South Sudan
June 2021	Environmental Leadership and Climate Governance	International Forests Students Association (IFSA), Nairobi
March 2021	Renewable Energy Management for Climate Change Mitigation hoisted by ECAS Institute, Nairobi.	Different Professionals
March 2020	Empowered Worldview for Climate Resilient Communities in West Pokot	Christian Impact Mission.
Feb 2020	Empowered Worldview for Climate Resilient Communities in Yatta, Machakos County	Christian Impact Mission
Aug 2019	Devolved Climate Change Governance in a Changing World supported by West Pokot County.	Christian Impact Mission & National Conference of Churches (NCCK)
6-10^th Aug 2019	Climate Change Master Class	SNV & Oxfam- Kenya
July 2018	Introduction to Climate Change and Response Strategies in Kenya	NGO’s Council and KEWASNET
June 2018	Climate Change Advocacy, Governance and Diplomacy for Young Climate Ambassadors	Germany Embassy in Kenya, German Watch, and Transparency International
April 2018	Natural Resource Management and Climate Change Resilience Training for Community Leaders in Embu and Tharaka Nithi Counties.	Trocaire & OSA Kenya
March 2018	Climate Change Master Class (Adaptation, Mitigation, Finance and Technology Transfer)	Mandera County Public Service Board
22^nd-25^th April 2019	River Ecosystem Project and County Scenario Building Sessions for County Executive Officers, Chief Officers, and Technical Staff in West Pokot County.	Christian Impact Mission and Anglican Development Services Central Rift (ADS).
April 2018	Kenya’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for the Members of the Kenya Platform for Climate Governance (KPCG).	Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA)
17-18^th Sep 2018	Introduction to Climate Change Governance and Community Resilience for Makueni County CSO Climate Change Forum Members	PACJA and UKAID.
17^th–21^st Sept 2018	National Green Economy Training Workshop on Replication and Sustainability of Green Economy Planning in Kenya	UNEP/GIZ and Ministry of Environment Kenya
June 2018	Role of National Civil Society Organizations in Climate Change Governance in Kenya.	PACJA
April 2018	Enhancing Capacities of Policymakers and Practitioners on Development, Environment and Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa.	Hosted by ECAS Institute
March 2016	Result Oriented and God-led Environmental Leadership.	Donholm SDA Youth Society,

2021	Training in Performance Improvement in the Oil and Gas Sector, South Sudan	Dar Petroleum
2020	Training in Problem Solving and Decision-Making Skills, South Sudan, online	Dar Petroleum
2020	Training in Report Writing and Presentation Skills, South Sudan, online	Dar Petroleum
2020	Training in Resource Management for a Modern Company, in South Sudan, online	Dar Petroleum
2020	Training in Performance Appraisal Methods for the Modern Workforce, South Sudan	Dar Petroleum
2020	Training in Coaching and Mentoring for Professional Development, South Sudan.	Dar Petroleum
2019	Training in Learning & Development Strategies for high performing Organizations, South Sudan	Dar Petroleum
2019	River Ecosystem Project and County Scenario Building Sessions- West Pokot County Government Ministers, Chief Officers Community Leaders and Policymakers.	Christian Aid
2018	Enhancing Capacities of Policymakers and Practitioners on Development, Environment and Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa.	Care International
2012	Faith-Based Approaches to Building Lasting Partnerships and Stakeholder Management	Mother Earth Network

About the Training

An ESIA is applicable for projects that have been identified by the Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) screening as high or moderate-risk projects, requiring full or a partial ESIA respectively. The purpose of the ESIA is to assess and predict potential adverse social and environmental impacts and to develop suitable mitigation measures, which are documented in an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP). The scope and depth of the ESIA depends on the nature, complexity and significance of the identified issues, as established by the ESMS screening. For a full ESIA, the scope is defined by a scoping study which involves relevant stakeholders to confirm the risks identified by the ESMS screening, to set priorities for the ESIA and to determine the types of assessments required for the ESIA.

The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and Social Safeguards training course provides the necessary concepts, knowledge, and good practices for managing environmental and social impacts resulting from development projects. This is a process of evaluating the likely environmental and social impacts of a proposed project or development, considering inter-related socio-economic, cultural, and human-health impacts, both beneficial and adverse.

This training course aims to help those who engage in development projects understand how their projects could affect the environment and how the environment could affect their projects. Then by using a formal methodology, it will maximise the positive impacts, and negative ones will be reduced or minimised to acceptable levels. Moreover, it will provide the delegates with a holistic picture of the main trends of interaction between environment, society, and business through discussing how and when business interacts with the surrounding environment and society and how the environment reacts to such interaction and how society could affect and be affected by business and what is the expected role of business in improving both environment and society, not just through remediation for the negative impacts, but through value creation and better maximized positive impacts.

Objectives of the Training

By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:

Understand the main components of the environment and current environmental issues like climate change and sustainable development
Learn the main environmental and social impact that could result from the development project
Use a variety of management techniques, and analytical tools to assess the environmental and social impact
Perform plans and other controlling techniques for the impact result from the projects.
Involve the affected and interested public in all aspects of the project

Training Methodology

Different learning techniques will be used during the training course, starting from PowerPoint presentations, interactive practical exercises, workshops, focused group discussions, related videos, and business case studies.

Duration & Program

The workshop will be held in 20 days inclusive of field work. The training will be held in Nairobi Kenya from 20^th January to 12^th February 2025. The venue will be at the Royal Tulip Canaan Hotel, in Hurlingham.

Target Participants

This course is designed for Project Managers, Environmental and Social Safeguard Specialists, Government Officials, NGO Representatives, and other professionals involved in planning, designing and managing donors.

Organizational Impact

The training course will explain the relationship between environment and development and how environmental and social impact assessment could be used as a powerful tool to help organizations achieve their goals without negatively affecting the environment and society, and this will be through:

Better ability to understand the main elements of the environment surrounding projects
The capability to identify different environmental and social impacts that affect air, soil, and water
Recognize the role of ESIA in achieving sustainable development
Acquiring knowledge about ESIA regulations and procedures
Implement the acquired knowledge in an appropriate context related to the organisation’s business

Personal Impact

The delegates will enhance their understanding of the relationship between environment, society, and economic development, and this will be through the following:

Implement project management tools and concepts on sustainability topics
Gain a new perspective on ESIA as a mandatory tool for project success
Think strategically about the challenges and opportunities related to the environment and economy
Understand the result of the main impacts of the development projects and how these impacts affect their organisations, and how to manage them
Apply techniques to include society in their decision-making process regarding development projects that could affect society
Implement analytical tools to improve their understanding of such impacts on the environment and society

Who Should Attend?

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment is necessary for everyone engaged in projects and operations that directly and indirectly impact the environment and society.

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

Project Management Teams, whether project managers, engineers, planners, and project coordinators
Business Development Professionals who intend to expand their knowledge of the relationship between energy & sustainability
Strategists who are responsible for setting the organization’s long-term goals and targets
Sustainability professionals aim to improve their business skills and practices

Training Modules

No	Module	Details
	Understanding Environmental Safeguards	What are Environmental Safeguards Importance of Environmental Safeguards Understanding Environmental Risks and Impacts Steps to apply the Environmental Safeguards
	Introduction to other Environmental Safeguards	Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Environmental Management Plans (EMP) Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Climate Change and Resource Management
	Understanding Social Safeguards	Introduction to Social Safeguards Importance of Social Safeguards Understanding Social Risks and Impacts Understand how the Social Safeguards are applied
	Overview of Major International, Regional and National Frameworks	The World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) World Bank’s Vision for Sustainable Development The World Bank Environmental and Social Policy for Investment Project Financing International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Equator Principles The Paris Agreement and Climate Change Frameworks International Labour Organization (ILO) Standards Regional Environmental and Social Frameworks
	Assignments, Group Work and Presentations
	Introduction and Overview of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)	Introduction about the concept of ESIA, placing it within the framework of sustainable development The history of EIA: Why it was introduced and how it has evolved? The purpose, principles, and process of ESIA Some contemporary issues of ESIA practice An overview of the different types of ESIA systems: Which are in place? Factors should be considered when changing the ESIA system
	Stakeholder Management, Screening and Scoping	The role, scope, and contribution of public involvement in the ESIA and decision-making processes Different stages of the ESIA process: An option of the public involvement Principles and requirements for use for this purpose Concept of screening and scoping Various procedures and methods for conducting screening and scoping and comparing their strengths and weaknesses Significance in screening and scoping
	Social Baseline Study (Introduction to Research Design)	The main purpose of this section is to provide an understanding of current environmental and social conditions that form the baseline against which project impacts can be predicted and measured during project implementation.
	Introduction to Data Collection for SIA for Impact Identification	This module will help participants with how to itemise and describe the identified impacts, make predictions in terms of their probability and assess their significance.
	Impact Analysis for Gender, Vulnerable Groups and Cultural Heritage	Methods used in the identification, prediction, and evaluation of different types of environmental and social impacts How can we use these methods in ESIA practices? The Impact of Solid Wastes: Whether hazardous or non-hazardous solid wastes Different methods and techniques for waste treatment Establishment of the integrated solid waste management plan
	Water and Air Impact Analysis	Types of Air Pollutant Impact of air pollutants on the human body Risk Assessment of Air Pollutants Different Kinds of Water Pollutants Stages of Water treatment
	Group Work, Assignments and Presentations
	Mitigation and Impact Management	The role of mitigation in the ESIA process and its importance for impact management The principles, elements of the approach, and measures that are used for mitigation Social Impact Assessment Strategic Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Future Environmental & Social Directions and Trends
	Developing a Social Impact Management Plan	The risk management strategy is documented in an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) that describes: the mitigation measures developed during the ESIA, an implementation schedule and required resources and responsibilities. The technical and operational feasibility, cultural adequacy and sustainability of proposed measures must be demonstrated as well as requirements for capacity building and institutional strengthening, where relevant
	Integration and Implementation	Integrating Environmental and Social Safeguards Tools and Techniques for Implementation Case Studies
	Case Study:	Field Visit
	International Standards and Guidance for rating environmental and social risks and Conflict Resolution and Grievance Mechanisms	The rating of risks is based on the assumptions that the management measures and plans specified in the respective column are implemented and effective in mitigating the risk. It is good practice that the plans are available before ESMS Clearance. Risk rating is based on the two elements: likelihood and the expected impacts (consequence).
	Monitoring, Evaluation, and Compliance	Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Frameworks Conflict Resolution and Grievance Mechanisms
	Developing ESIA Report: Structure and Contents
	FEEDBACK, EVALUATION, ISSUE OF CERTIFICATES AND OFFICIAL CLOSING

Training Styles

The modules will be taught through PowerPoint presentations, and lectures and will include a case study/field visit, breakout sessions, and other interactive discussion components.

The course will also include guest speakers, both in person and via Zoom and other online learning platforms for overseas speakers. This provides useful real-world insights alongside the more theoretical aspects of the course.

The teaching faculty shall consist of experienced decision makers, as well as practitioners and representatives from established educational and research institutions active around climate change, engineering and international development. Throughout the course, theoretical presentation of concepts will be moderated and more group discussions and plenary engagements will be optimized. Powerpoint presentations will be made by facilitators and resource persons, to highlight key concepts before embarking on group work.

Course Fee

The entire course will be availed for USD 2000. The training fee covers tuition fees, training materials, lunch, training venue, field trip and certificate.

General Notes

Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate.
We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: info@ecasiafrica.org.
Payment should be sent to our bank account before the start of training and proof of payment sent to: info@ecasiafrica.org.

ABOUT ECAS INSTITUTE

The ECAS Institute designs and delivers independent and targeted training, research, and consulting services. Our work focuses on climate change and resilience building, carbon markets, renewable energy, nature-based solutions, biodiversity conservation, agriculture and food systems, We are located in Nairobi Kenya and work across the African region. We have implemented training and research assignments in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Somalia, Malawi, Rwanda, Congo, and South Africa. Globally, we have supported our partners from the UK, Denmark, Italy, Sweden, Germany, and USA.

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