Syllabus

• Week 1

  Rationale behind EIA

  • Getting started

    This section includes all the information you will need to get started in this course.

  • Introduction to Week 1

    Let's take a look ahead to what we'll be covering this week.

  • What are the origins of the environmental impact assessment?

    This activity is an introduction to the history of environmental impact assessment.

  • Why are environmental impact assessments important?

    This activity will equip you with the necessary skills to effectively explain the importance of environmental impact assessment.

  • What is an environmental impact assessment?

    This activity will equip you with the necessary skills to describe the complex processes involved in social, economic, and environmental impact assessments, enabling you to make well-informed decisions.

  • Assessment

    Do you know the history and fundamentals of environmental impact assessment and why we need environmental impact assessment. Take this test to find out how much you know.

  • Bringing it all together

    Let's reflect on what we've covered this week and take a look at what's coming up next.

• Week 2

  The EIA process

  • Introduction to Week 2

    Let's take a look ahead to what we'll be covering this week.

  • Why would you need different forms of assessment?

    This activity will explore the reasons why different forms of assessment may be necessary.

  • What are the different forms of assessment?

    This activity will examine the various forms of assessment used in environmental impact assessments, such as social impact assessments and health impact assessments.

  • How do you decide which assessments to use?

    This activity will delve into the factors that influence the selection of assessments for a given project or situation.

  • Assessment

    Do you know about the different types of assessments used in the Environmental Impact Assessment process? Are you aware of the trade-offs involved in assessing impacts? Take this test to find out how much you know.

  • Bringing it all together

    Let's reflect on what we've covered this week and take a look at what's coming up next.

• Week 3

  Understanding the nature of impacts and how to assess them

  • Introduction to Week 3

    Let's take a look ahead to what we'll be covering this week.

  • How do you define impact?

    This activity will explore how impact is defined and provide insight into the various dimensions of impact, such as environmental, social, and economic impact.

  • What are the different impacts?

    This activity will examine the different types of impacts resulting from human activities, including environmental, social, and economic impacts, and discuss how they are evaluated through impact assessment.

  • Ranking impacts

    This activity will examine the importance of ranking impacts for effective impact assessment, and explore best practices and challenges associated with impact ranking.

  • Assessment

    Test your knowledge of ranking impact assessments and navigating political and public pressure in the context of impact ranking.

  • Bringing it all together

    Let's reflect on what we've covered this week and take a look at what's coming up next.

• Week 4

  The relationship between people and EIA

  • Introduction to Week 4

    Let's take a look ahead to what we'll be covering this week.

  • How do you align EIA assessment processes with people?

    This activity will explore strategies and best practices for aligning EIA assessment processes with people. We'll look at ways to engage communities and involve them in decision-making.

  • What does putting theory into practice look like?

    This activity will provide examples and case studies to illustrate what putting EIA theory into practice looks like, including the steps involved, challenges faced, and lessons learned in implementing EIA in the real-world.

  • Future environmental impact assessment - integrated impact assessments

    This activity will help you understand the future of environmental impact assessments, specifically how they are becoming more integrated and what that means.

  • Assessment

    Test your knowledge of the relationship between EIA processes and people, the practical application of EIA, and the future of integrated and strategic impact assessments.

  • Bringing it all together

    Let's reflect on what we've covered this week and take a look at what's coming up next.

  • What's next?

    Let's reflect on what we've covered over the past weeks and look at ways for you to carry on learning!

  • Additional references

    Additional references that were used in the creation of the course.

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