Module 1: The Historical Evolution of the Environment and Social Assessment (ESA) Process
Definition of ESA and its value proposition; Stockholm Conference principle 18; Brundtland Report; Rio Declaration principle 17; Paris Declaration; Accra Agenda for Action; MDGs and Sustainable Development Goals.
Module 2: Overview of the Policy, Legal and Regulatory Framework in Nigeria
Relevant environmental policies in Nigeria including the National Policy on the Environment, EIA Act No. 86 of 1992, pollution control guidelines, effluent limitation regulations, NESREA Act and related environmental management systems.
Module 3: The World Bank Safeguard Policies (1989–2018)
Policy objectives, scope and requirements of World Bank Operational Policies including OP 4.01, OP 4.04, OP 4.09, OP 4.11, OP 4.36, OP 4.37, OP 7.50 and OP 7.60.
Module 4: Nigerian Environmental Regulations and World Bank Safeguard Policies
Similarities and differences in screening, impact assessment, stakeholder consultation, alternatives, mitigation, ESMP integration, monitoring and follow-up.
Module 5: Instruments and Types of ESIA
Strategic environmental assessment, regional environmental and social assessment, sector assessment, environmental and social management framework, health risk assessment and environmental audit.
Module 6: Overview of the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework
Purpose, objectives, principles, scope of application, content, Bank requirements, institutional arrangements and the ESF within the World Bank project cycle.
Module 7: Key Features of the ESSs of the ESF
Core and optional Environmental and Social Standards including ESS1, ESS2, ESS10, ESS3, ESS4, ESS6, ESS8 and ESS9.
Module 8: The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Process
ESA process and its linkage with the World Bank project cycle, including screening, scoping, assessment studies, management plans, stakeholder engagement and borrower capacity assessment.
Module 9(a): Implementation of the ESMP
Definition, importance, content, mitigation measures, monitoring measures, implementation arrangements, cost responsibilities, institutional measures and training.
Module 9(b): Review of ESIA/ESMP Quality
Objectives, relevance, reviewer selection, review methodology, checklist development, public consultation, appraisal and decision-making.
Module 10: Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP)
Definition, objectives, scope, content, obligations of the borrower, timing of preparation and implementation roles.
Module 11: Development of TOR for an ESIA Report
Purpose of TOR, project description, environmental and social conditions, risks and impacts, alternatives, preliminary ESMP, consultations, grievance redress, expertise, timeline and budget.
Module 12(a): Overview of Environmental Safeguard Standards of MFIs
Overview of IFC Performance Standards, AfDB Integrated Safeguard System, World Bank ESF, GEF environmental and social safeguard policies, and comparison among MFI standards.
Module 12(b): Revision and Upgrading of MFI Environmental and Social Standards
Integrated safeguard requirements, project categorisation, environmental and social risk management, mitigation hierarchy, climate change considerations and responsibilities of MFIs and borrowers.
Module 13: Sustainable Waste Management
Recycling technology, circular economy, landfill, recycling merits, critical raw materials, waste prevention, EMS, ISO 14001 and sustainable organizational practices.
Module 14: Environmental Conflict Management Mechanism
Environmental liability management, natural resource damage claims, environmental and social due diligence, risk identification, regulatory compliance and sustainable outcomes.
Module 15: Strategic Sustainability
Why procurement and social equity matter for sustainability; nexus between environment and social development; nexus between environment and sustainable procurement.
