This online course from the Inter-American Development Bank provides practical guidance to professionals involved in the review and evaluation of Environmental Impact Assessments. It is aimed at professionals who:

-Participate in the process of reviewing proposed projects, policies, or programs;
-Work on environmental protection and management, social or natural sciences, public management, etc.;
-Review and evaluate the results of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) carried out by others.

The course applies a range of legal, institutional, and cultural scenarios to be used by reviewers from any country where Environmental Impact Assessments are conducted. The course is divided into five modules:

-The EIA process and the role of the reviewer;
-Evaluation of an Environmental Impact Assessment document, part 1;
-Evaluation of an Environmental Impact Assessment document, part 2;
-Preparation and communication of the reviewer’s comments; and
-Resources for the reviewer and course closing.