Environmental training for participants in Government infrastructure projects, March 2024
Rachel prepared a comprehensive environmental management training course for participants who are involved in ADB funded projects in Dili, Timor-Leste. This is the second time Rachel will has supported the project teams in Dili with environmental training.
The interactive training included video slots and many group activities was delivered by Rachel and a team from ADB, across three days to over 80 participants.
Supporting university students continues, January 2024
Rachel continued her contributions to the University of Southampton's Environmental Impact Assessment Master's course in January, by providing a lecture on impact assessment on development projects, with case studies of real project examples undertaken by GreenBlue Consulting.
Environmental Monitoring in Cambodia, November 2023
A return visit to two projects on-going in Cambodia to monitor the environmental management on active construction sites, and check the closure of finished sites.
It was great to see the improvements in Pursat market because of the drainage installed. I have never seen it so dry and clean.
Also we got the opportunity to work with the construction firm which will be constructing a new wastewater treatment plant in Kampong Chhnang, and explain the environmental expectations for the project. It will be good to go back and check on progress later this year.
We also went to see the latest extent of the dumpsite the project will hopefully close safely later this year.
Environmental Risk Management, Cambodia
Infrastructure projects including wastewater treatment systems, landfill sites and urban drainage can have impacts on the environment.
The projects are funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and require the early identification of environmental risks during construction and operation of the facilities. The current phase includes training and environmental monitoring.
North London Waste Authority Joint Waste Strategy Development
Developing a robust Equalities Impact Assessment for the North London Waste Authority (NLWA) and seven London boroughs, as part of the Frith Resource Management team.
The Equalities Impact Assessment ensures that the joint waste strategy does not discriminate against target groups with protected characteristics, and where possible contribute to improving the lives of local communities.
The next stage is integrating consultation results into the assessment, analysing the implications of the responses for the joint waste strategy.