Impact Assessment
We identify, predict and evaluate the likely environmental and social impacts of proposed projects, establishing baseline conditions and assessing the magnitude and significance of both positive and negative impacts.
Services
Environmental & Social Impact Assessment
EDLA CONSULT provides comprehensive environmental and social assessment services for projects across sectors including energy, infrastructure, transportation, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, and other development sectors. Our assessments are undertaken in accordance with applicable national legislation and internationally recognized standards, including the IFC Performance Standards, World Bank Environmental and Social Standards, AfDB Environmental and Social Framework, Equator Principles, and other applicable lender requirements.
What We Provide
What this service covers
Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA)
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP)
Environmental and Social Management Frameworks (ESMF)
Resettlement Policy Frameworks (RPF)
Biodiversity Assessments and Biodiversity Action Plans (BAP)
Critical Habitat Assessments
Resettlement Action Plans (RAP)
Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRP)
Stakeholder Engagement Plans (SEP)
Cultural Heritage Impact Assessments (CHIA)
Environmental and Social Baseline Studies
Land Acquisition and Resettlement Planning
Cumulative Impact Assessments
Environmental and Social Due Diligence
Specialist environmental and social studies
How We Work
Detailed service areas
Management Planning
We develop practical Environmental and Social Management Plans, frameworks and policy instruments that define mitigation, monitoring and institutional responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle.
Resettlement & Livelihoods
We support land acquisition and resettlement planning through Resettlement Policy Frameworks, Resettlement Action Plans and Livelihood Restoration Plans that meet international good practice.
Biodiversity & Critical Habitat
Our biodiversity assessments, Biodiversity Action Plans and Critical Habitat Assessments apply the mitigation hierarchy — avoid, minimize, restore, and offset where appropriate.
Stakeholder Engagement
We design and implement Stakeholder Engagement Plans and Cultural Heritage Impact Assessments that ensure affected communities and stakeholders are meaningfully consulted.
Our Approach
How we approach the work
Listing a framework here describes the reference points we apply. It does not imply that EDLA CONSULT is certified, accredited or endorsed by any of these organisations.
Assessments undertaken in accordance with applicable national legislation and internationally recognized standards
Application of the IFC Performance Standards, World Bank Environmental and Social Standards, AfDB Environmental and Social Framework and Equator Principles
Multidisciplinary teams combining environmental and social expertise
Baseline studies, field investigations and stakeholder consultation integrated into every assessment
Sectors We Support
Sectors this service supports
Why This Service Matters
Why this service matters
A rigorous impact assessment is the foundation of responsible development. It enables proponents, regulators, lenders and communities to understand the likely consequences of a project before decisions are made, and provides the management framework that keeps projects compliant and financeable throughout their lifecycle.
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