The Environment Consultant

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Environmental Impact Assessments

  • ESIA: the Screening phase

    Screening purpose The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process is an essential procedure aimed at identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential environmental and social risks of a project. One of…


  • The ESIA Report

    The ESIA report is a comprehensive document that presents the findings of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment process. It summarizes the key results from each stage of the assessment,…


  • ESIA: Risk Assessment Matrix

    A fundamental tool in the impact assessment process is the Risk Assessment Matrix, which is used to evaluate the severity and likelihood of potential impacts. This matrix serves as a…


  • ESIA: Impact Assessment

    The most essential stage of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) is the impact assessment itself. This phase plays a pivotal role in understanding, predicting, and mitigating the potential…


  • ESIA Process Overview

    The ESIA process consists of several stages, each contributing to a comprehensive evaluation of the potential impacts and appropriate mitigation strategies. These stages are typically as follows: Overview of the…