Training objectives

• Revisit the impact assessment framework to define the meaning of the term 'mitigation’

• Introduce the Mitigation Hierarchy framework, key steps and practice principles

• Discuss merits of offsets for addressing residual impacts and incentivizing conservation of biodiversity

• Review proactive approach for avoiding reactive mitigation (Cumulative Impact Assessment , Strategic Environmental Assessment and LCA for drawing ‘big picture’
   

Target group

This two-day course aims to benefit a wide range of professionals involved in improving the environmental sustainability of projects from the perspective of biodiversity and ecosystem services. This includes impact assessment practitioners, members of the conservation community; investors, decision-makers and policy makers. The course is designed to help the different "players" to make smart development decisions.