The Environment Consultant

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

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)

ISO 14001: Framework for Environmental Management

ISO 14001, designed by the International Organization for Standardization, is the international standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS). This standard provides a structured framework that enables organizations to identify, manage,…
IFC Performance Standards

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards (PS) are used as a benchmark to set out the expectations for managing environmental and social impacts throughout the lifecycle of projects founded…
IUCN Red List

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species is a vital tool for environmental consultancy firms conducting ecological assessments. It serves as a comprehensive inventory…
History of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments

Photo from the UN Stockholm Declaration where the need for environmental protection was stated. Though now considered a standard component of major development projects, and a cornerstone of responsible decision-making…
Landscape Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA)

Wind farms in California A Landscape Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) is a process within the ESIA used to assess the potential visual impacts that a proposed development, project, or plan…