Course objectives and target group
Training objectives
 |
Enhance the conceptual understanding of the need to mainstream biodiversity in developments in the energy sector. | |
|
Provide guidance on ‘how to’ approaches for biodiversity-inclusive impact assessments for harmonising conservation with development. | |
|
Help the course participants to review a range of mitigation options to address significant impacts on biodiversity. | |
|
Promote the concepts of 'no net loss‘, 'ecological neutrality' and ‘biodiversity offsets’ that can support both energy development and biodiversity objectives. | |
Target group
| The course is open for professionals from energy sector( esp. hydropower), EIA consultants dealing with ecology and biodiversity disciplines in renewable energy sector and conservation community involved in developing the conservation plans for hydropower plants. | ||
Last Updated: August 23, 2017
