Biodiversity and ecosystem services

Assessment of development project impacts on ecosystems, biodiversity, and ecosystem services

In this context, commitments to biodiversity conservation and preventing of habitats degradation have not only been taken by the UN Member States, but also supported by lenders and development institutions and voluntarily adopted by a wide range of companies around the world.

Successful implementation of respective mitigations to reduce impacts on biodiversity, habitats and ecosystem services are necessary covenants under loan agreements and ESG reporting indicators.

The biodiversity loss, habitats degradation, and reduction of sufficiency and quality of ecosystem services for the population are recognised by the UN as one of the recent global challenges.

In order to assess project impacts on ecosystems, biodiversity and ecosystem services, Environ Consult draws on the long-term experience and competencies of in-house international experts, biologists and sociologists, as well as specialists with the unique work experience in the project region

When is assessment of impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity required?

When implementing relevant programs at the national level

When preparing an application for international project financing and insurance

When it is necessary to assess all possible environmental and community impacts of projects to avoid future financial losses

Services provided in the scope of ecosystem and biodiversity impact assessment:

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Conducting field surveys and biodiversity monitoring
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Assessing impacts of development projects and operating enterprises on biodiversity, quality and availability of ecosystem services for the population in accordance with national and applicable international standards
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Identifying measures and developing environmental and social management plans necessary to mitigate the identified impacts and meet the applicable requirements
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Conducting consultations with authorities, communities and other stakeholders on biodiversity and ecosystem services issues
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Negotiating with lenders and insurers
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Preparing regular progress reports for stakeholders regarding the fulfillment of environmental and social management plans

Why to resort to Environ Consult CIS for assessment of impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity?

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Proficiency in all necessary statutory requirements in the area of biodiversity and ecosystems assessment

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Long-term assessment experience of our experts that comprises more than 100 projects in different natural conditions

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Accumulated practice of project assessment that allows maximum accuracy in determining the list of possible impacts

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Unique competencies of our experts ensure that the conducted studies are exhaustive

Projects on assessment of impacts of development projects on ecosystems and biodiversity are carried out by experts equipped with unique competencies – zoologists, botanists, soil scientists, sociologists and ethnographers. This enables an in-depth and accurate assessment of the biodiversity and ecosystems baselene and elaboration of a list of measures for the successful implementation and sustainable development of the project.

In implementing projects, we are guided by the requirements of:

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European Union

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Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

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International Finance Corporation

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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

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European Bank

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Best industry practices

The Environ Consult team has completed more than 100 projects in the Far North, Baltic countries, Eastern and Southern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Caucasus, the Far East, Eastern and Central Asia, and Siberia