Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

Renewable Energy & Sustainability · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900

Overview

The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment training course provides the necessary concepts, knowledge, and good practices about managing environmental and social impacts resulting from development projects. This is a process of evaluating the likely environmental and social impacts of a proposed project or development, considering inter-related socio-economic, cultural, and human-health impacts, both beneficial and adverse.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the main components of the environment and current environmental issues like climate change and sustainable development
• Learn the main environmental and social impact that could result from development project
• Use a variety of management techniques, analytical tools to assess the environmental and social impact
• Perform plans and other controlling techniques for the impact result from the projects.
• Involve the affected and interested public in all aspects of the project

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for whether project managers, engineers, planners, and other professionals seeking to strengthen their capability in this area.

• Whether project managers
• Engineers
• Planners
• Project coordinators
• Business Development Professionals
• Sustainability professionals aim

Course Outline

Day 1 — INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA)

• Introduction about the concept of ESIA, placing it within the framework of sustainable development
• The history of EIA: Why it was introduced and how it has evolved?
• The purpose, principles, and process of ESIA
• Some contemporary issues of ESIA practice

Day 2 — PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT, SCREENING, AND SCOPING

• The role, scope, and contribution of public involvement in the ESIA and decision-making processes
• Different stages of the ESIA process: An option of the public involvement
• Principles and requirements for use for this purpose
• Concept of screening and scoping

Day 3 — IMPACT ANALYSIS

• Methods used in identification, prediction, and evaluation for different types of environmental and social impacts
• How can we use these methods in ESIA practices?
• The Impact of Solid Wastes: Whether hazardous or non-hazardous solid wastes
• Different methods and techniques for waste treatment

Day 4 — WATER AND AIR IMPACT ANALYSIS

• Types of Air Pollutant
• Impact of air pollutants on the human body
• Risk Assessment of Air Pollutants
• Different Kinds of Water Pollutants

Day 5 — MITIGATION AND IMPACT MANAGEMENT

• The role of mitigation in the ESIA process and its importance for impact management
• The principles, elements of the approach, and measures that are used for mitigation
• Social Impact Assessment
• Strategic Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

Accreditation

Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.

Dates & Venues

Dates	Venue	Delivery	Duration	Fee (USD)
4–8 October 2026	Riyadh, KSA	Public	5 days	3,900
29 November – 3 December 2026	Singapore,	Public	5 days	4,950
14–18 December 2026	Tanzania, East Africa	Public	5 days	4,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Al-Khobraa renewable energy and sustainability courses cover?

The portfolio covers solar photovoltaic (PV) design and installation, wind power, energy storage and grid integration, green hydrogen, energy efficiency and ISO 50001 energy management, plus sustainability, ESG reporting, carbon footprinting and decarbonisation strategy.

Who should attend a renewable energy or sustainability course?

These courses suit energy and electrical engineers, renewable project developers and planners, plant operations and maintenance staff, sustainability and ESG officers, HSE and environmental professionals, and managers responsible for energy cost or emissions targets.

How long are renewable energy and sustainability courses, and where are they held?

Most Al-Khobraa renewable energy and sustainability courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.

What certificate will I receive?

Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.

Can renewable energy and sustainability training be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. Any Al-Khobraa renewable energy and sustainability course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.

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