Social and Environmental Impact Assessment
Channel Research offers an innovative social and environmental impact assessment (SEIA) approach for its clients from the extractive industries. Compliant with local regulation for permitting and with IFC and ICMM guidelines, the SEIA proposed by Channel Research proposes studies as a dynamic process, part of the stakeholder engagement, and identifying key risks and opportunities, to be integrated into the company feasibility study.
In collaboration with environmental consulting company, Channel Research proposes specialized team that can be deployed on short notice and with knowledge of the local context and languages.
In parallel with the process of SEIA for permitting, Channel Research proposes to support management decisions through the establishment of clear risk matrices and intervention strategies (IFC compliant mitigation measures, community development plan, etc).
“The work of Channel Research has greatly contributed to the development of a strategy of community relations in addition to its implementation of our Koniambo Mont project. Indeed, beyond the strategy development, Channel Research has concretely and directly participated in its implementation and development of lasting relationships of trust with local communities.”(Michel Rioux, President SAS Koniambo Nickel Xstrata Nickel)
Evelien Weller
