Environmental Impact Assessment

How do you undertake forms of development without compromising environmental, social, and economic sustainability?

This four-week course will equip you with the skills to be able to decide what forms of environmental impact assessments (EIA) are needed and when to call on experts.

Exploring real-world applications, you’ll see what successful EIA implementation looks like and how you can apply this to different contexts. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to develop in your current or future role as an environmental professional.

Explore different forms of impact assessment

You’ll discover a variety of impact assessments including environmental, social, cultural, and economic impacts.

This exploration will ensure you can gauge the impacts of development, how likely they are to occur, and how significant they will be.

Align the EIA process with people

With an understanding of different impacts that can occur, you’ll unpack the nature of these impacts and how to assess them.

This knowledge will help you explore the relationship between people and EIA. You’ll be guided through an environmental impact assessment process and how you can align this with the people involved, such as through engaging the community.

Learn from the experts at The University of Adelaide

Throughout the course, you’ll be guided by the specialists at The University of Adelaide to ensure you finish with the knowledge and practical skills to conduct a successful environmental impact assessment.

The skills you’ll learn are crucial for anyone undertaking an environmental impact assessment, but also for those managing or overseeing the process.