The environmental and social impacts of development projects are under growing global scrutiny. As countries like Nigeria transition toward low-carbon and climate-resilient economies, Environmental Assessment (EA) becomes central to sustainable planning and green growth.
With recent assessments by the African Development Bank highlighting key gaps and opportunities in Nigeria’s Environmental & Social (E&S) systems, this course empowers practitioners and policymakers to align EA processes with global best practices, while building national capacity and institutional coherence.
Learning Objective
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the current EA legal and institutional frameworks in Nigeria and how they align with international standards.
- Critically assess Nigeria’s EA system against the
- Identify practical reforms to enhance enforcement, promote public participation, foster stakeholder engagement, and improve climate resilience.
- Apply tools and strategies for improving EA compliance, quality, and impact in support of green growth.
- Strengthen collaboration among regulators, proponents, consultants, and stakeholders for effective EA delivery.