Course outline
Day one
Session – I Exploring the connect between biodiversity, development and human well being
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Why biodiversity matters in development decisions
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Merits of EIA biodiversity data digital biodiversity for improving the efficiency and quality of impact assessment
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A run through the EIA biodiversity data portals
Session – II Refining the assessment framework for integrating ecosystems and economic valuation approach in impact assessment
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Adapting the EIA framework for incorporating biodiversity and ecosystem benefits
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Introduction to a range of economic evaluation tools and techniques relevant in the context of valuation of biodiversity in impact assessment
Day two
Session – III Incentivizing biodiversity conservation for inclusive development
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Introduction to the role and scope of Biodiversity Offsets
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Case studies on Biodiversity Offsets
Session – IV Next generation impact assessment tools for assessing the ‘big picture of impacts' of multiple projects and plans
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What SEA can do for biodiversity
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Merits of conducting Cumulative Environmental Impact Assessment (CEIA)
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Life Cycle Assessment approaches for promoting environmental friendly developments
Session – V Learning by doing: Practical and interactive exercises planned for participatory learning
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Hands on experience of economic valuation of ecosystem services
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Designing an offset scheme for a win-win outcome for conservation and development
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Role-play exercise for understanding the dynamics of decision- making.
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Discussions on impacts of the hydropower development plan in a biodiversity rich region based on the film show
Last Updated: October 19, 2015