Program
The overall goal of the workshop is to strengthen environmentally sound design and management of USAID-funded activities in Kenya and throughout East Africa by assuring that participants have the motivation, knowledge, and skills necessary to: (1) achieve environmental compliance in project implementation; and (2) otherwise integrate environmental considerations in activity design and management to improve overall project acceptance and sustainability.

Key Activities

• Day 1     Overview of Environmentally Sound Design and Management (ESDM) and skill-building in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
• Day 2     Explain and practice USAID Environmental Procedures and discuss mitigation and monitoring of project activities.
• Day 3     Prepare for and complete site visits.
• Day 4     Small-group collaboration for preparation of mitigation and monitoring plans; present field work results; address Additional Special Topics in ESDM.
• Day 5     Synthesize workshop proceedings and skill-building and consider professional and organizational next steps.

Workshop Materials

The materials listed below are the materials that will be used and distributed. Additional materials may be added to the workshop homepage as they become available.

• Agenda
• Sourcebook
• Native PowerPoint Presentations

Session 1: Workshop Objectives and Logistics; Participant Introduction and Expectations

• Session Summary

Session 2a: Environmentally Sound Design & Management (ESDM) as a Foundation for Environmental Compliance

• Session Summary
• Environmentally Sound Design & Management: A Foundation for Environmental Compliance

Session 2b: Environmentally Sound Design & Management (ESDM) in the Kenyan Context

• Environmental, Social and Cultural Issues Affecting ESDM In the East Africa Region and Kenya

Session 3: Fundamental Skills of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

• Session Summary
• Fundamental Skills of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Session 4: EIA Skill-Building Exercise

• Session Summary

Session 5: Environmental Impact Assessment and “USAID Environmental Procedures”: the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and Beyond

• Session Summary
• EIA and “USAID Environmental Procedures”: the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and Beyond

Session 6: Principles of Environmental Monitoring

• Session Summary
• Principles of Environmental Monitoring

Session 7: The Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (EMMP)

• Session Summary
• Environmental Mitigation & Monitoring Plans (EMMPs)
• EMMP Factsheet
• EMMP Basic Template

Session 8: Introduction to the USAID Sector Environmental Guidelines + Similar Resources

• Session Summary
• GEMS II Factsheet

Session 9: EMMP Skill-Building Exercise

• Session Summary

Session 10: Environmental Compliance Reporting

• Session Summary
• Environmental Compliance Reporting

Session 11: Special Topic—WASH & Water Supply Activities

• Session Summary
• Special Topic: WASH and Water Supply Activities

Session 12: Special Topic— Pesticide Use in USAID Activities

• Session Summary
• Special Topic: Pesticide Use in USAID Activities

Session 13: Special Topic—Environmental Compliance for sub-Projects and sub-Awards

• Session Summary
• Special Topic: Environmental Compliance for Sub-Projects and Sub-Awards
• Environmental Review Form

Session 14: ESDM for Construction Activities

• Session Summary
• Special Topic: Construction Activities

Session 15: Environmental Compliance/ESDM Knowledge game

• Session Summary

Session 16: Roles, Responsibilities & Resources

• Session Summary
• Roles, Responsibilities & Resources

Session 17: REA Informational Session

• Session Summary

Session 18: Parking Lot Session

• Session Summary

Resources

• AFR Environmental Compliance Best Practice Standard