The British Academy for Training and Development offers this training program titled “Environmental Planning, Environmental Impact Assessment, and Fundamentals of Environmental Protection,” which aims to enhance participants’ understanding of the importance of environmental planning in ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources. The program also covers how to assess the environmental impacts of projects and plan for their protection. Through this course, participants will become familiar with the available tools and techniques for environmental impact assessment and identify appropriate solutions to minimize these impacts, in addition to exploring the fundamentals of environmental protection and concepts related to sustainability.

Target Audience

• Environmental engineers and planners working in project development and implementation.

• Professionals in sustainability and environmental protection, including government officials and environmental organizations.

• Urban and regional planners involved in projects related to urban development.

• Academics and researchers in environmental science and environmental management.

• Non-governmental organizations active in environmental conservation and sustainable development.

Program Objectives
By the end of this training program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the concept of environmental planning and its objectives in sustainable development and environmental protection.

• Conduct Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies for projects and understand the fundamental steps involved.

• Study the basic environmental principles and laws aimed at preserving the environment and protecting it from degradation.

• Analyze the potential environmental impacts of projects and determine appropriate measures to mitigate these impacts.

• Apply the necessary skills to implement innovative techniques in environmental protection and pollution reduction.

• Understand local and international legislation related to environmental protection and the roles of various organizations in their enforcement.

• Explore the latest trends and technologies used in environmental protection, such as renewable energy and environmental risk management.

• Introduction to Environmental Planning:

  • Definition and objectives of environmental planning.

  • Relationship between environmental planning and ecological, social, and economic systems.

  • Components and tools of environmental planning.

  • Fundamental principles of sustainable environmental planning.

• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA):

  • Concept and objectives of environmental impact assessment.

  • Differences between environmental impact assessment and environmental planning.

  • Steps of environmental impact assessment:

    • Defining the project scope.

    • Collecting baseline environmental data.

    • Analyzing potential environmental impacts.

    • Identifying preventive and mitigation measures.

    • Preparing the Environmental Impact Assessment report.

• Fundamentals of Environmental Protection:

  • Basic principles of environmental protection.

  • Local and international environmental laws and regulations.

  • Role of governmental institutions and environmental organizations in protection.

  • Concepts of sustainable development and natural resource conservation.

  • Methods and techniques for biodiversity preservation.

  • Waste and pollution management (air, water, and soil pollution).

• Environmental Policy and Legislation Analysis:

  • Reviewing and evaluating local and international environmental policies and legislation.

  • Analyzing the impact of public policies on the environment.

  • Developing effective strategies for law enforcement.

  • Role of government and civil society in environmental enhancement and protection.

• Environmental Assessment:

  • How to analyze and implement environmental assessment studies for large projects.

  • Strategies for assessing long-term environmental impacts.

  • Role of educational and training institutions in raising environmental awareness.

• Environmental Risk Management and Emergency Response:

  • Definition and types of environmental risks.

  • Mechanisms for identifying and assessing environmental risks in projects.

  • Emergency plans and preventive actions to mitigate environmental disasters.

  • Coordination with relevant authorities during environmental incidents.

• Environmental Communication and Awareness:

  • Strategies for effective communication with local communities and stakeholders.

  • Tools for environmental awareness and culture dissemination.

  • Role of media and social networks in promoting environmental protection.

  • Building community partnerships to support sustainable environmental initiatives.

• Innovations and Future Trends in Environmental Protection:

  • Modern technologies for environmental monitoring (e.g., satellites, remote sensing).

  • Global trends toward the green economy and sustainable development.