Social Safeguards Consultant | Co-Founder of Desamind Indonesia | Currently Pursuing Master's Degree at UNSW Sydney
I'm excited to share the success of our Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) training, which held last week, organized by the Indonesia Network Learning Centers for Environmental and Social Sustainability (managed by Equator). This five-day online training was attended by 52 participants from diverse sectors and enriched with insights from expert speakers from institutions like the WB, ADB, AIIB, IIF, and other professional practitioners, both theory and practice. ESIA is essential for balancing the fast-moving development with sustainability. It helps us identify and mitigate environmental and social risks, ensuring that projects don't just meet regulations but also respect the ecosystems and communities around them, especially the affected one. The training was designed to be hands-on and interactive, with real-world case studies and simulations that let participants put ESIA principles into practice. We learned to assess project risks and design mitigation strategies, while also engaging in discussions and collaborative group work. Daily pre-test and post-tests showed participants’ growth, reflecting their deeper understanding of ESIA’s core concepts. We hope that this training could empower professionals to lead the way in sustainable development across sectors like infrastructure, energy, resource management, etc. We also hope all participant could strive to make their projects comply with the environmental and social safeguards standards. Huge thanks to all participants for their commitment, all expert speakers for sharing their valuable insights, and to my colleague for their hard work and dedication in making this training a success! #ESIA #EnvironmentalSafeguards #SocialSafeguards #CapacityBuilding #ESG #ESS #ESF #Sustainability
