Environmental Impact Assessment Tools for Humanitarian Action

Humanitarian projects inevitably have both positive and negative impacts on the environment. Negative environmental effects can undermine humanitarian outcomes, slow disaster recovery, and harm affected communities. While Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) are a proven method for predicting and improving the environmental consequences of projects, traditional EIA approaches are often too complex, costly, and time-consuming for the realities of humanitarian operations.

This course introduces simplified tools for assessing the environmental impact of humanitarian activities. It also explores the theoretical foundations behind these tools to apply EIA-based methods more effectively — ultimately improving both environmental outcomes and the overall success of your projects.