Multiple stresses affect our planet's ecosystems. Senior decision-makers and environmental managers, particularly in developing countries, are faced with enormous challenges as they address existing pollution problems and attempt to protect the environment from the stresses of urban, industrial, and rural development. With 30 years of global experience, ESSA understands these challenges and has become renowned for designing creative solutions and approaches to environmental problems associated with development and resource depletion. We address both bio-physical and human dimensions of environmental problems, whether we are developing scientifically defensible impact assessments, tackling broad-scale planning and policy issues, or building analytical tools for impact prediction and resource management.
Our experienced specialists work with clients to assess needs, design appropriate tools and training, conduct analyses, generate information, and develop plans that will support sustainable development objectives. Our participatory approach to problem-solving ensures the results will be effective and meet real needs.
Our Environmental Assessment services include:
- developing policies, regulations and guidance for the implementation of EA and cumulative impact assessment;
- review and analysis of the technical content of EA documents;
- guidance and training to develop institutional capacity;
- facilitation and mediation in the EA process;
- incorporating social dimensions in environmental assessments; and
- conducting EAs and strategic environmental assessments.
Our Environmental Planning and Management services include:
- environmental monitoring design;
- adaptive environmental assessment and management;
- environmental information systems;
- First Nations environment and resource management;
- community-based planning for environmental management;
- State of the Environment reporting;
- indicators and environmental reporting;
- climate change adaptation; and
- regional planning.