Ministry of Environment and Renewable Energy, Central Environmental Authority invites applications for the 18^th International Intensive EIA Training Programme from 15^th to 25^th October 2014.

This is a nationally recognized course will be co-ordinated and conducted jointly by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), Ministry of Environment and Renewable Energy (ME&RE). Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ). International Union for Conservation of Nature IUCN, and Centre for Environmental Studies of University of Peradeniya The overall objective of the course is to provide participants with knowledge and skills in the Environmental Assessment (EA) process.

The course will be held at the Hotel Tree of Life. Kandy from 15^th to 25^th October 2014

Course Description

This EIA intensive training programme is spread over 10 days and is residential. The first pan of the course provides an overview and conceptual framework for EA and the second half, hands on experience in the application of EIA.

For Whom

The course is designed for Central and Provincial level government officials, project proponents, consultants engaged in EIA preparation, academics, researchers and members of non-governmental organisations (NGO) involved in the public commenting and participation process, bankers and funding agencies etc.

The medium of instruction will be English

Cost of Participation:

A subsidised course fee of Rs 55,000/= will be charged per participant to cover part of the actual cost of training. Accommodation, all meals, transport from Colombo and back, educational material, session handouts, relevant books, stationery, and local transport for case studies will be provided.

Participants who successfully complete the requirements of the program will be awarded an internationally recognized certificate.

those interested in participation should submit their application to: Director (EIA), Central Environmental Authority, 104 Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka.

Email: 18eiaitp@cea.lk

Application closing date: 25^th September2014

Please forward a self-made application, including recent bio-data and a statement indicating your interest in participation. Please indicate “Application for 18th Intensive EIA Training Programme” on the left-hand comer of the envelope. A selection committee will evaluate all applications and only successful applicants will be notified by 3^rd October 2014.

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