Multiple government entities (usually at district and provincial levels) are often involved as affected or interested parties in the ESIA, depending on the nature and location of t
When a project requires funding from international lenders—such as the World Bank, African Development Bank, or other multilateral institutions—these financiers become key play
This is the central regulatory body tasked with overseeing the ESIA process and enforcing environmental legislation. The agency reviews and approves ESIA reports, issues licenses,
Guided by AfDB and World Bank guidelines, the ESIA structure stands as follows; 1. Non-technical Executive Summary 2. Chapter One: Introduction & Background 3. Chapter Two: Leg
An ESIA consultant is not engaged by the project proponent or developer to advance their agenda or act as their spokesperson. Rather, the consultant assumes a neutral, professional
Key challenges that may hinder a consultant’s ability to effectively conduct an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) include: 1. Time and Budget Constraints Insuffic
Undertaking an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) offers several critical advantages that contribute to the responsible and sustainable development of projects. Thes
As part of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process, a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) is developed when a proposed project results in physical displacement, ec
This week, the SustiGlobal team is in Inyathi, Bubi District, Matabeleland North Province, engaging with the local community and stakeholders on Wanrum Mining’s proposed tungsten