Training Program on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) SchEMS School of Environmental Science & Management (SchEMS) announces two weeks training program on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Training details: Date: Nov. 17 – Dec. 2, 2010 Venue: SchEMS, New Baneshwor Training Fee: Rs. 10000/- for individuals, Rs. 15,000/- for institution/organization Training Module Module (1) Introductory lectures on the basic concept of EIA and sustainability • sustainable development – key concepts, • tools and techniques for sustainable development, • environmental issues of Nepal and other developing countries, • environmental policies, strategies, legislations, standards, norms, • international conventions and obligation and • Local Agenda 21, and Environmental indicators for Sustainable Development Module (2) Environmental Assessment and Management • General introduction to IEE/EIA/SIA/SEA • Review of legislation, institution, international conventions and treaties in broader perspective • EIA system in Nepal, Policy, legislative measures, regulations and guidelines, • EIA principle and procedures, • EIA project cycle and the project management, • EIA process in Nepal as per EPR (1997) • Cumulative and sector specific Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), • ISO-14000 series and Environmental Management System, and • Life cycle analysis and eco-audit Module (3) EIA Tools and Methods • Screening /scooping and TOR preparation, • Data collection, compilation and interpretation, • Impact identification and analysis of significance, • Environmental monitoring and auditing, • Environmental management plan and EIA report review process, • Use of GIS and computer software in EIA making, and • Writing of EIA reports. Module (4) Field Study • Hydropower development project, • Road project • Industry project, and • Preparation of field study reports.