The Environment Consultant

A blog for those seeking insights, resources, and advice to build their career in environment and sustainability consultancy.

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The European Green Deal

The European Green Deal, launched by the European Commission in December 2019, is a sweeping policy initiative that aims to transform the European Union (EU) into the first climate-neutral continent…
Environmental Regulatory Framework: EU EIA Directive

The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive is a cornerstone of the European Union’s environmental policy. It aims to ensure that environmental considerations are integrated into decision-making for projects that are…
Environmental Regulatory Framework: Annex I – EU EIA Directive

Annex I projects under the EU EIA Directive are subject to a mandatory Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) because they are considered to have a significant impact on the environment by…
Heritage Impact Assessments

Archaeologists excavate ancient building in the Ruins of Çatalhöyük (Türkiye) Heritage Impact Assessments (HIAs) are a tool to evaluate the potential impacts of potential development on cultural assets. Cultural heritage…
Social Impact Assessment: Case study

Social Impact Assessments (SIAs) evaluate how a proposed project, policy, or development will affect the social fabric of a community, including aspects such as health, livelihoods, education, culture, social relationships,…