An environmental impact assessment(EIA) is an assessment of the possible impacts that a proposed project may have on the environment, consisting of the environmental, social and economic aspects. Environmental impact assessment ensures that decision makers consider the environmental impacts when deciding whether or not to proceed with a project.

The application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Environmental Management and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Audit process has gained substantial momentum over the past few years. Analyzing developments in their spatial context during the initial stages of the EIA process expedites the identification of potential aspects and impacts that may have to be assessed while the process goes on. Potential risk factors may be identified upfront and presented to the client to assess the viability of proceeding with the project. This approach reduces timeframes and usually presents the client with a cost saving.

COURSE DURATION

10 days

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

To expose participants to data capture, input, manipulation and display by GIS
To introduce GIS and Remote Sensing in environmental management
To expose participants to applications of GIS and remote sensing in environmental management
To introduce participants to the role GIS plays in the EIA process
To develop a sound basis for understanding the operation of GIS and Remote Sensing in environmental management.
Familiarizing with different methods and techniques for SMCA for EIA
Understanding the advantages and limitations of (S)MCA
Acquiring skills in DSS and GIS-based DSS
Understanding the role played by technical experts, stakeholders and decision-makers
To demonstrate to participants, use of GIS in identifying and analyzing potential impacts
To demonstrate case studies of a selected areas using GIS software.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Geospatial technologies and techniques for environmental mapping with GIS Software
Spatial Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis using GIS Software
Case studies for SMCA in different domains.
Use of Remote sensing to identify and analyze potential impacts
GIS modeling for environmental application
Participatory GIS Approaches to Environmental Impact Assessment
GIS for decision support in environmental management (Case studies)

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