Course

ENG-474: Environmental impact assesment

Summary

Présentation des bases des études d'impact, du contexte et des outils d'évaluation de chacun des sujets et des chapitres. Illustration par de nombreux cas réels, et par un travail de groupe. Discussion des limites des EIE et des nouveaux outils tels que les études environnementales stratégiques.

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Instructors (3)

Félix Schmidt

Teaching & PhD Courses Environmental impact assesment ENG-474 Presentation of the bases of the environmental impact assesment (EIA), context. Assesment methodology and tools for each of the topics and chapters. Illustration with many real cases, and group work. Discussion of the limitations of EIA and new tools such as strategic environmental studies.

Julien Devanthéry

Michaël Chopard

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/environmental-impact-assesment-ENG-474

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http://go.epfl.ch/ENG-474

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Summary

Lectures

Instructors (3)

Félix Schmidt

Julien Devanthéry

Michaël Chopard

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/environmental-impact-assesment-ENG-474

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/ENG-474

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Lectures in this course (51)

Environmental Impact Studies: Introduction

Covers the basics of environmental impact studies, including multidisciplinary approaches, project presentations, and group projects.

Environmental Impact Studies: Legal Compliance and Procedures

Explores Environmental Impact Studies, emphasizing legal compliance, preventive measures, and site selection criteria.

Environmental Impact Studies: Procedures and Actors

Explores environmental impact study procedures, actors, decision-making, and project assessments, emphasizing the importance of clear presentations and protective measures.

Environmental Impact Studies: Measures and Audits

Explores measures, audits, impact studies, and stakeholder engagement in project planning.

Water Protection: Surface and Groundwater

Explores the legal and practical aspects of safeguarding surface and groundwater, emphasizing sustainable water management practices.

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