Environmental assessment methodology july 20 application for an environmental assessment certificate environmental impact statement seabridge gold inc. Environmental and social impact assessment esia is an important and often obligatory part of proposing or launching any development project. Department of environmental affairs, 2014, environmental impact assessment and management strategy for south africa draft. All residual environmental and social impacts are assigned a level of impact of low, medium, high or beneficial, following the methodology described in section. Methods of environmental and social impact assessment. Social impact assessment social impact assessment tools and methods 490 eia training resource manual u second edition 2002 focus group meetings are a rapid way to collect. Environmental and social impact assessment final approach and methodology 31 3 approach and methodology 3. Although sia is usually applied to planned interventions, the. Environmental and social impact assessment report executors scientific research firm gamma president. Multiple and successive environmental and social impacts.
Environmental social impact assessment during site preparation, construction activities may impact the land. Social impact assessment sia is the process of identifying and managing the social impacts of industrial projects. In comparison with environmental impact assessment, sia tends to rely more on. Social impact assessment have many things in common and many differences. Impact assessment esia and presents the methodology used to assess the significance. This document provides guidance for conducting an environmental and social impact assessment esia and for preparing an esia report. In environmental impact assessment, qualitative methods are used because they are versatile and easy to apply. Whatever methods are chosen, the focus of impact assessment has evolved from generating a list of potential impacts on selected environmental components. This methodology is based on the evaluation of the strength of the impact by grading a series. Bt20 has developed this environmental and social management plan esmp to identify the environmental and social management and mitigation actions required to implement the project in accordance with the requirements of the international finance corporations ifc performance standards and applicable vietnam national legislation. Some impacts are immediate while others are delayed. July 20 application for an environmental assessment certificate environmental impact statement seabridge gold inc. It can also be applied to policies, plans and programmes. Social impact assessment methodology of data collection and impact analysis2 describe the data collection and impact analysis methodology used in the sia, including the data collection methods and.
This document, the environmental and social impact assessment guidelines for hydropower projects in the myanmar esia guidelines has been developed based on the need to assess the environmental and social impact of hydropower projects in for the department omyanmar f environmental conservation within the. Realizing the urgent need to reconcile industry and community interests in the delta. A basic model for social impact assessment the link between environmental impact assessment and social impact assessment impacts on the social environment resemble biophysical impacts in several ways. Environmental and social impact assessment esia hereafter referred to as this esia addendum and presents the methodology used to assess the significance of impacts that may result from the design updates associated with the south caucasus pipeline expansion. Todays methods consider the environment to be a dynamic, integrated group of natural and social systems. Environmental and social impact assessment chapter 3 approach. Methodology for the net impact assessment of biodiversity in the cement sector 4 1. Basis and goals of environmental and social impact assessment report. It is important to note that the project area is benign from a geological perspective ith no known. Introduction there is growing interest in various net impact approaches in relation to business and environmental and social issues. Environmental, social and health impact assessment has the potential to contribute to sustainable development if implemented to the standard recommended in the literature as best practice.
This esia addendum addresses the environmental and social issues associated with the project updates. The means of impact assessment as per the comprehensive guide for social impact assessment 2006 centre for good governance is that, social problems arise largely due to conflicts between economic. A key part of the impact assessment is the assessment of cumulative impacts of the already listed impacts. Environmental and social impact assessment esia giz. Pdf benefits of carrying out social impact assessment or. Pdf enhancing social impact assessment methods researchgate.
It also serves as guidance for drafting the terms of reference for an esia. Introduction there is growing interest in various net impact approaches in relation to business and environmental and. Implications of the programmatic approach on the esia and esmp. Topic social impact assessment training session outline session outline welcome participants to the session by introducing yourself and getting them to introduce themselves. The methodological approach used to identify and assess the cumulative effects is. Whichever social impact assessment methodology you employ, part of the process will inevitably include collection of data. The significance and status of social impact assessment sia. Methods of environmental and social impact assessment 4th. Environmental and social impact assessment chapter 3. Eia methodology is an approach developed to identify, predict and value changes of an action. Environmental and social impact assessment guidelines for. The core focus of an sia is on the important impacts of. All abbreviations and classification codes have been left in their original spanish format.
Environmental and social impact assessment esia iucn. It is important to note that the project area is benign from a geological perspective ith no known history of flooding, tornadoes, earthquakes or other climatic nor january 2011 6. This is a comprehensive guide for practitioners to understand different types of measurement and management tools associated with the social impact assessment process. This environmental and social impact assessment is a document of the borrower. Guidelines for the development of an environmental social impact assessment environmental and social management plan for the tilapia aquaculture industry. Guidelines and principles for social impact assessment. Methodology of social impact assessment, 2nd edition stroudsburg. Kibby implementation research division washington environmental research center washington, d.
The environmental and social impact assessment esia is prepared in accordance with the contract for the provision of consulting services for ajara solid waste management project. Assessing environmental and social impacts econsense. Economic losses and social costs from environmental degradation often occur long after the. Social impact assessment sia a social impact assessment is a process of research, planning and the management of social change or consequences positive and negative, intended and unintended. Pdf any government at any level that is concerned about socioeconomic.
Social impact assessment methodology of data collection and impact analysis2 describe the data collection and impact analysis methodology used in the sia, including the data collection methods and analytical tools used e. A net impact approach is a way to identify, measure, value, compare and set targets in relation to environmental. Manual for roads and bridges, volume 11, chapter 3, part 1. A qualitative method proposal to improve environmental impact. The means of impact assessment as per the comprehensive guide for social impact assessment 2006 centre for good governance is that, social problems arise largely due to conflicts between economic development and natural resources. The significance and status of social impact assessment. This social impact assessment summary report sia summary forms part of the png biomass environmental and social impact assessment containing the consolidated results of a social impact.
Delivering a successful esia needs not only an understanding of the theory but also a detailed knowledge of the methods for carrying out the processes required. Any contract should be strict about delays and if necessary, financial penalties should be included in the contract. Annex a describes the methodology that iucn uses for assessing the significance of environmental. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of adbs board of directors, management. Although sia is usually applied to planned interventions, the same techniques can be used to evaluate the social impact of unplanned events, for example disasters, demographic change and epidemics.
The impact of the full range of development interventions can be assessed projects, programmes, sector wide support and donor country strategies and macro economic growth and programme aid support using qualitative or quantitative approaches or a mix. Bt20 has developed this environmental and social management plan esmp to identify the environmental and social. Social impact assessment sia a social impact assessment is a process of research, planning and the management of social change or consequences positive and negative, intended and unintended arising from policies, plans, developments and projects unep, 2007. A qualitative method proposal to improve environmental. Environmental impact assessment methodology a significant impact is defined as it is defined in the eia regulations 2010. This methodology is based on the evaluation of the strength of the impact by grading a series of qualitative attributes that can be manipulated by the evaluator. Social impact assessment social impact assessment tools and methods eia training resource manual u second edition 2002 489 social impact assessment tools and methods analytical tools stakeholder analysis is an entry point to sia and participatory work. Topic social impact assessment training session outline topic social impact assessment objectives to develop an understanding of. Multiple and successive environmental and social impacts from existing developments can reinforce each other, leading to more serious consequences on environment. Guidelines for the development of an environmental social.
A basic model for social impact assessment the link between environmental impact assessment and social impact assessment impacts on the social environment resemble biophysical impacts in. Environmental and social impact assessment esia hereafter referred to as this esia addendum and presents the methodology used to assess the significance of impacts that may result from the design. This document, the environmental and social impact assessment guidelines for hydropower projects in the myanmar esia guidelines has been developed based on the need to assess the environmental. Methodology of eia eia for developing countries 1 3. This social impact assessment summary report sia summary forms part of the png biomass environmental and social impact assessment containing the consolidated results of a social impact study and assessment of potential impacts sia study undertaken by an independent contractor simp pty ltd. The process of assessing environmental impacts can be considered in a prescribed manner. Guidelines for the development of an environmental social impact assessmentenvironmental and social management plan for the tilapia aquaculture industry. Environmental and social impact assessment report ebrd. The focus on the social issues is now formulated in a standardized procedure called a social impact assessment. The potential role of social impact assessments in instituting public policies, pp. Regional assessment program of the division of biomedical and environmental. Support to the project implementation unit, engineering design services and. Changes are reflected in the sequence of activities, steps, as well on the range of environmental issues considered physical, chemical, biological, socioeconomic, cultural, landscape values and processes. Social and biophysical impacts can vary in desirability, ranging from the desirable to the adverse.
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