South America
Representative Projects
Opportunities Assessment for Conserving Biodiversity in the Amazon - Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Columbia, Brazil
EI is working with the USAID Biodiversity Team to define a regional conservation strategy for the Amazon Basin to guide the Agency’s biodiversity, forestry and cross-sectoral investments for maximum impact. Convening and facilitating technical meetings on conservation topics for the purpose of developing a work plan and Opportunities Assessment. This work will ultimately result in the compilation of an “Amazon Conservation Strategy.” The final outcome will include recommendations for USAID as it defines and articulates a multi-year, basin-wide conservation strategy that links key conservation threats, opportunities and projected investments for USAID. EI is producing the Opportunities Assessment including an overview of regional conservation threats to biodiversity health and ecosystem function as well as an assessment of conservation opportunities taking into consideration ongoing programs and initiatives in the region.
ISO 14001 EMS Implementation Seminar, Argentina
Developed and presented a seminar for medium and large Latin American companies considering implementation of an EMS. Presented potential benefits and costs of implementation and some of the key areas of focus for an EMS. Provided an overview of the ISO 14001 standard and requirements for its implementation.
Strategic Planning and Environmental Law Training Courses, Brazil
Participated in conducting a series of training courses on environmental law and environmental enforcement principles presented to judges, prosecutors, NGO attorneys and environmental technical personnel in two different Brazilian states. The course concerned the development of strategic environmental protection plans and the type of information that should be collected and analyzed to support the development of plans.
Community-based Environmental Management Plans, Chile
On behalf of IDB, conducted technical review of proposed Technical Cooperation Project to study problems with Chile's system for evaluating environmental impacts caused by conflicts among citizens, industry and government agencies. Worked on a team developing a grant project to assist municipal governments in community-based planning for improved environmental management. Reviewed the proposed scope of work and budget, coordinated with the sponsoring NGO to make needed modifications, prepared a detailed plan of operations including objectives, specific activities, budget, schedule, project management, evaluation and monitoring, and prepared terms of reference in Spanish for consultants.
Community Outreach and Education, Paraguay
Working with the Ministries of Health and Agriculture, an EI expert developed and implemented a community outreach and education program to encourage the development of small farms and ecological sound agricultural practices. Worked closely with government officials to develop course syllabus and materials. Taught courses in rural communities throughout Paraguay on a weekly basis.
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