Environmental and Social Impact Assessment - Notes with Diagrams
11. a) Principles of Sustainable Development
Diagram: Triangle showing Economic, Social, and Environmental pillars of sustainability.
Key Points:
- Intergenerational Equity
- Precautionary Principle
- Polluter Pays Principle
- Conservation of Biodiversity
- Public Participation
11. b) Types of EIA
Diagram: Flowchart of different EIA types (Strategic Regional Sectoral Project).
Key Points:
- Strategic EIA
- Regional EIA
- Sectoral EIA
- Project-level EIA
12. a) Baseline Monitoring
Diagram: Environmental components wheel (Land, Water, Air, Noise, Flora, Fauna).
Key Points:
- Monitor current status of all components before project starts
12. b) Checklist & Models
Diagram: Example Leopold Matrix (Activity vs Environmental Component).
Key Points:
- Checklist Method
- Matrix Method
- Mathematical Models: Air, Water, Noise
13. a) Monitoring Plan
Diagram: Cycle Plan Monitor Report Review.
Key Points:
- Key parameters
- Report formats
- Monitoring frequency
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment - Notes with Diagrams
14. b) R&R Plan
Diagram: Flowchart Identification Compensation Livelihood Restoration Follow-up.
Key Points:
- Rehabilitation steps
- Economic valuation methods
15. b) CETP Process
Diagram: CETP block diagram Inlet Primary Secondary Tertiary Sludge Disposal.
Key Points:
- Industrial wastewater treatment
- Shared facility
16. a) Cost Benefit Analysis
Diagram: Graph showing cost and benefit over time (with NPV curve).
Key Points:
- Identify all costs and benefits
- Discount future values
