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    Environmental Management & Sustainability

    Course Objective

    • To be able to effectively Understand Environmental Systems' interconnectedness of environmental components, such as ecosystems, climate systems, and biodiversity, and to Gain awareness of current environmental challenges, including pollution, resource depletion, climate change, and habitat destruction. Understand the role of government regulations, international agreements, and corporate policies in environmental management and sustainability. Develop skills to assess and mitigate the environmental impacts of human activities, such as industrial processes, infrastructure development, and land use changes. Explore strategies for integrating sustainability into business operations, including green supply chain management, eco-design, and corporate social responsibility. Learn effective communication and engagement strategies to involve stakeholders in environmental decision-making processes, including communities, governments, and businesses. Understand the economic aspects of environmental issues, including market failures, valuation of ecosystem services, and cost-benefit analysis of environmental policies.
    The following points shall be discussed in the course:
    • Overview of environmental management concepts and principles.
    • Global environmental challenges and sustainability.
    • General Environmental Terms and Definitions
    • Understanding policy frameworks and their impact on environmental management. 
    • Contents and general approach of Environmental Management systems using ISO 14001:2018.
    • EIA as a key part of Environmental Management principles
    • Methods and procedures for conducting EIAs.
    • Principles of Environmental monitoring and measuring
    • Recycling and waste reduction strategies.
    • Landfill and incineration technologies.
    • Understanding air pollution sources and impacts.
    • Understanding water pollution sources and impacts.
    • Introduction to Sustainability
    • Why do we need sustainability?
    • Sustainable Development Goals
    • The role and influence of environmental campaign groups
    • The financial cost of environmental harm
    • Economic Development & Maintenance
    • Corporate Social responsibility
    • International law governing the environment.
    • The importance of knowing and understanding local legislation
    • Best Available Technique (BAT) 
    Activities
    • Classroom - Listening and contributing to discussions and exercises (group Discussions and workshops)

    Day 1 - Environmental Management Foundation


    • Overview of environmental management concepts and principles.
    • Global environmental challenges and sustainability.
    • General Environmental Terms and Definitions
    • Understanding policy frameworks and their impact on environmental management.
    • Video on the Importance of the Organization's Environmental Policy
    • Contents and general approach of Environmental Management systems using ISO 14001:2018.
    • Group Discussion on ISO 14001:2015 standard clauses.
    • Class exercise on ISO 14001:2015 Management system requirements
    • Mock Audit for the environmental management system against the requirements of ISO 14001:2015.


    Day 2 - Environmental Aspects and Impacts


    • EIA as a key part of Environmental Management principles
    • Methods and procedures for conducting EIAs.
    • Group exercise: game on Environmental Aspects Identification
    • Principles of Environmental monitoring and measuring
    • Recycling and waste reduction strategies.
    • Landfill and incineration technologies.
    • Understanding air pollution sources and impacts.
    • Understanding water pollution sources and impacts.
    • Video on Land, Air, and Water pollution
    • Class activity on Environmental Aspects Identification for the organization


    Day 3 - Sustainability and relationship to businesses


    • Introduction to Sustainability
    • Why do we need sustainability?
    • Overview of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
    • Video on United Nations sustainability Development goals
    • The role and influence of environmental campaign groups
    • The financial cost of environmental harm
    • Economic Development & Maintenance Stakeholder Engagement
    • Group activities on sustainable Design Thinking Workshops

    Day 4 - Sustainable Resource Management


    • Principles of sustainable resource use
    • Management strategies for water, energy, and natural resources
    • Sustainable waste management practices
    • Linking environmental management to broader sustainable development objectives
    • Key environmental indicators for monitoring progress toward sustainability goals
    • Introduction to Circular Economy
    • Circular economy concepts and applications
    • Corporate sustainability reporting and disclosure requirements
    • Role of technology and innovation in addressing global environmental problems


    Day 5 – Sustainable development


    • Corporate Social responsibility
    • International law governing the environment.
    • The importance of knowing and understanding local legislation
    • Enhancing Transparency and Stakeholder Engagement Through Reporting
    • Best Available Technique (BAT)
    • Sustainable supply chain management practices
    • Relationship between Business & Sustainability
    • Class activity: Sustainability Case Studies Analysis
    • How can organization personnel contribute to the sustainability efforts
    • Sustainability practical examples
    • Course review
    • Course evaluation
    • Final Assessment
    • End of Course 


    • Staff with related experience in Environmental Management

    • Understanding of Environmental Systems
    • Environmental Management Systems
    • Knowledge of Environmental Issues
    • Sustainability Principles
    • Environmental Policy and Regulation Environmental Impact Assessment
    • Sustainable Practices in Business
    • Stakeholder Engagement
    • Environmental Economics
    • Case Studies and Best Practices
    • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Environmental Indicators
    • Risk Assessment and Resilience in Environmental Management
    • Corporate Environmental Management Strategies


    • Experience in Environmental Management


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