Course outline
DAY 1
Session - I
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Introduction to the course. |
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Exploring the connect between biodiversity conservation, human well-being and development |
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An overview of threats to biodiversity from developments in mining sector |
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An overview of threats to biodiversity from developments in oil & gas and hydropower sectors |
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An overview of threats to biodiversity from developments in other sectors |
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A short film – “Madeira River: Life before the Dams” |
Session - II
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EIA Framework: Guidance on entry points for incorporating biodiversity and ecosystem services approach into assessment framework |
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Mainstreaming ecosystem benefits in impact assessment: Introduction to economic valuation tools and techniques |
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Exercise on "Evaluating development options using valuation of ecosystem services" |
DAY 2
Session - III
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Review of mitigation options to encourage green developments |
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Biodiversity offsets for promoting responsible development: From concept to applications |
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Exercise: Designing an offset scheme for a win-win outcome for conservation and development |
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Moving from project level EIAs to sectoral EAs: Relevance of Cumulative Environmental Impact Assessment |
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Life Cycle Assessment Approach |
Session - IV
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Accreditation of consultants for improving the quality of biodiversity information in impact assessment: The Indian experience |
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Role-play exercise for understanding the dynamics of decision-making |
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Closing and feedback |
Last Updated: June 15, 2015
