This course is designed to provide practical guidance to professionals involved in the review and evaluation of Environmental Impact Assessments. It is aimed at professionals who participate in the process of reviewing proposed projects, policies, or programs and/or those working on environmental protection and management, social or natural sciences, public management, etc. and who review and evaluate the results of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) carried out by others. It is intended to apply to a range of legal, institutional, and cultural scenarios and to be used by reviewers from any country where Environmental Impact Assessments are conducted.
Participant requirements
The course is intended for people involved in the evaluation of Social and Environmental Impact Assessments (EISAs) and management plans for government approval, but may also be useful for those who are responsible for writing EISAs.
Minimum technical requirements to be met by the participant:
- Office package domain (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Acrobat software for viewing and downloading documents.
- Be an advanced Internet user able to search, access videos, participate in groups and discussion forums, etc.
- Own and manage a personal email account to receive notifications and be informed of course developments.
- Complete the Navigation Activity in the Classroom.
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
Please note that completion of this course will require participation in online group assignments. We strongly recommend that participants ensure that their schedule will permit this type of work before enrollment.
If you have scheduled field work or anticipate prolonged periods without internet connectivity, please advise your course tutor as soon as possible or consider registering for an edition of the course that better accommodates your schedule.
By accepting to auto-enroll in this course I acknowledge that I have read and do hereby accept the participant requirements.
If you have any problem to auto-enroll in the course, please contact us at INDES HELP.
Este curso está diseñado para proveer una orientación práctica a los profesionales que piensan estar involucrados en la revisión y valoración de evaluaciones ambientales. Está orientado hacia profesionales que participan en el proceso de revisión de proyectos, políticas o programas propuestos y/o quienes trabajan en temas de protección y gestión ambiental, ciencias sociales o naturales, gestión pública, etc., encargados de la revisión y valoración de resultados sobre Evaluaciones de Impacto Ambiental (EIA) realizadas por otros. Está pensado para que se aplique a una serie de escenarios legales, institucionales y culturales y para ser usado por revisores de cualquier país donde se realizan Evaluaciones de Impacto Ambiental.
Requisitos de los participantes:
El curso está dirigido a personas involucradas en la evaluación de Estudios de Impacto Social y Ambiental (EISA) y planes de gestión para la aprobación del gobierno, pero podrá ser útil para quienes se encarguen de redactar EISA.
Requerimientos técnicos mínimos que debe reunir el participante:
- Dominio del paquete Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) y software de Acrobat para visualización y descarga de documentos.
- Ser usuario avanzado de Internet capaz de realizar búsquedas, acceder a videos, participar en grupos y foros de discusión, etc.
- Disponer y manejar una cuenta de correo electrónico personal para recibir notificaciones y estar informado de las novedades del curso.
- Completar la actividad de Navegación en el Aula.
- Dominio del español, hablado y escrito
Por favor tenga en cuenta que para completar este curso se requiere de actividades virtuales en grupo. Antes de registrarse, le recomendamos a todos los participantes que verifiquen si su calendario les permitirá realizar este tipo de actividades.
Si usted tiene programado salidas de trabajo de campo o anticipa periodos prolongados sin conexión a Internet, por favor informe al tutor del curso tan pronto como sea posible, o por lo contrario, puede considerar registrarse a otra edición del curso que se acomode a su calendario
Al aceptar la Automatrícula en este curso, reconozco que he leído y acepto los requisitos del participante.
Si tiene algún problema para autoinscribirse en el curso, contáctenos en INDES HELP.
El Instituto Interamericano para el Desarrollo Económico y Social (INDES), perteneciente al Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID), tiene como misión contribuir al fortalecimiento de conocimientos y habilidades de públicos estratégicos de la región, necesarios para promover el desarrollo económico y social de América Latina y del Caribe, por este motivo cada matrícula de nuestros cursos está subsidiada entre un 80% y 95% por recursos propios del BID
This course provides a knowledge base on accepted good practices for the effective incorporation of biodiversity into the process of Social and Environmental Impact Assessment (EISA). These good practices have been created to ensure that the biodiversity information included in EISAs provides a precise and adequate analysis of the impact on biodiversity, providing a basis for the development of effective mitigation measures to ensure that these impacts are handled in an appropriate manner.
The course is intended for people involved in the evaluation of Social and Environmental Impact Assessments (EISAs) and management plans for government approval, but may also be useful for those who are responsible for writing EISAs.Minimum technical requirements to be met by the participant:
1) Office package domain (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Acrobat software for viewing and downloading documents.
2) Be an advanced Internet user able to search, access videos, participate in groups and discussion forums, etc.
3) Own and manage a personal email account to receive notifications and be informed of course developments.
4) Complete the Navigation Activity in the Classroom.
5) Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
Please note that completion of this course will require participation in online group assignments. We strongly recommend that participants ensure that their schedule will permit this type of work before enrollment.
If you have scheduled field work or anticipate prolonged periods without internet connectivity, please advise your course tutor as soon as possible or consider registering for an edition of the course that better accommodates your schedule.
By accepting to auto-enroll in this course I acknowledge that I have read and do hereby accept the participant requirements.
If you have any problem to auto-enroll in the course, please contact us at INDES HELP.
This course will hold one or more synchronous sessions through videoconferencing software. These will be recorded and shared in the virtual classroom.
If you have participated in such session, your name, image and audio may become part of this recording.
Downloading these videos and/or sharing their links is prohibited.
Start date: June 24, 2026
End date: Aug 4, 2026
Payment deadline: June 20, 2026
Este curso proporciona una base de conocimientos sobre las buenas prácticas aceptadas para la incorporación efectiva de la biodiversidad en el proceso de evaluación del impacto social y ambiental (EISA). Estas buenas prácticas han sido creadas para garantizar que la información incluida sobre la biodiversidad en las EISA proporciona un análisis preciso y adecuado del impacto sobre la biodiversidad, dando una base para el desarrollo de medidas de mitigación eficaces que garanticen que estos impactos se manejen de forma adecuada.
Requisitos de los participantes:
El curso está dirigido a personas involucradas en la evaluación de Estudios de Impacto Social y Ambiental (EISA) y planes de gestión para la aprobación del gobierno, pero podrá ser útil para quienes se encarguen de redactar EISA. Requerimientos técnicos mínimos que debe reunir el participante:
- Dominio del paquete Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) y software de Acrobat para visualización y descarga de documentos.
- Ser usuario avanzado de Internet capaz de realizar búsquedas, acceder a videos, participar en grupos y foros de discusión, etc.
- Disponer y manejar una cuenta de correo electrónico personal para recibir notificaciones y estar informado de las novedades del curso.
- Completar la actividad de Navegación en el Aula.
- Dominio del español, hablado y escrito.
Este curso tendrá programado una o más sesiones sincrónicas a través del software de videoconferencia, la(s) cuál(es) podrán ser grabada(s) y compartida(s) en el aula virtual del curso.
Está prohibido descargar estos videos y / o compartir sus enlaces.
El Instituto Interamericano para el Desarrollo Económico y Social (INDES), perteneciente al Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID), tiene como misión contribuir al fortalecimiento de conocimientos y habilidades de públicos estratégicos de la región, necesarios para promover el desarrollo económico y social de América Latina y del Caribe, por este motivo cada matrícula de nuestros cursos está subsidiada entre un 80% y 95% por recursos propios del BID.
Al aceptar la Automatrícula en este curso, reconozco que he leído y acepto los requisitos del participante.
Si tiene algún problema para autoinscribirse en el curso, contáctenos en INDES HELP.
Fecha de inicio: Octubre 7 de 2025
Fecha de finalización: Noviembre 17 de 2025
Este curso consta de cuatro módulos, con la oportunidad de ampliar el trayecto con dos módulos adicionales:
- El primer trayecto (trayecto general) de cuatro módulos está dirigido a personas involucradas en la gestión de créditos financieros que requieran un Sistema de Administración de Riesgos Ambientales y Sociales (SARAS).
- Los dos últimos módulos (trayecto ampliado) están enfocados a personas interesadas en profundizar sus conocimientos y herramientas en temas ambientales y sociales,
Una vez superado el curso los participantes serán capaces de reconocer la importancia de la gestión del riesgo social y ambiental para un intermediario financiero.
En la elaboración de este curso participaron BID Invest, eco.business Fund, Finance in Motion, y Futuris Consulting.
Social Impact Assessment (or SIA) is the process of analyzing, monitoring, and managing the social consequences of a planned intervention, such as a program, project, plan, or policy. The SIA process should be reflected in project decision-making at all stages of a project cycle, to maximize the benefits and minimize the social cost of an intervention.
The SIA process includes specific milestones, deliverables, reports, and plans at appropriate times during the project cycle.
In this course, you will learn about the ten elements of an SIA and how to use them during the preparation and implementation of your project. The objective of the course is to effectively evaluate if the elements of a Social Impact Assessment have been implemented in a project in accordance with the guidelines presented in Section I of the international good practice, Social Impact Assessment: Integrating Social Issues in Development Projects, prepared by the IADB in 2018.
The course summarizes international good practice. It discusses the rationale, principles, and recommended approach in undertaking an SIA, stressing that the SIA is a process that should be included in project preparation, implementation, and monitoring, rather than a single study or report. It clarifies that the level of effort and content involved in undertaking an SIA should be proportionate to project risk, scale, and complexity. It also describes the ten elements of an SIA, with strong emphasis on risk identification and management.
PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS
The Social Impact Assessment Course (SIA) is primarily intended for executing agencies and environmental and social specialists on project teams. The course is intended to provide guidance to public sector authorities and staff in potentially high-risk investment projects.
Minimum technical requirements to be met by the participant:
- Acrobat software for viewing and downloading documents;
- Have a reliable internet connection;
- Own and manage a personal email account;
- Good command of English, both written and spoken
By accepting to auto-enroll in this course I acknowledge that I have read and do hereby accept the participant requirements.
Starting date: Jul 1, 2025
Completion deadline: Dec 15, 2025
Content : 3 Modules
Time commitment: 4 hours
Course approval: A grade of 70% or better.
If you have any problem with auto-enroll in the course, please contact us at INDES HELP.
O Padrão de Desempenho Ambiental e Social 6 do BID reconhece que a proteção e a conservação da biodiversidade, a manutenção dos serviços ecossistêmicos e a gestão sustentável dos recursos naturais vivos são fundamentais para o desenvolvimento sustentável. Neste curso te convidamos a conhecer o padrão e identificar como aplicá-lo nos seus requisitos para projetos de desenvolvimento. Esperamos que aproveite.
Data de início: 1 de julho 2025
Data de encerramento: 14 de dezembro 2025
A Avaliação de Impacto Social (ou AIS) é o processo de análise, monitoramento e gerenciamento das consequências sociais de uma intervenção planejada, como um programa, projeto, plano ou política. O processo de AIS deve ser refletido na tomada de decisão do projeto em todas as etapas do ciclo de um projeto para maximizar os benefícios e minimizar o custo social de uma intervenção. O processo AIS inclui marcos, entregas, relatórios e planos específicos em momentos apropriados durante o ciclo do projeto.
Data de início do curso: 6 de janeiro
Data de encerramento das inscrições: 29 de junho
A Avaliação de Impacto Social (ou AIS) é o processo de análise, monitoramento e gerenciamento das consequências sociais de uma intervenção planejada, como um programa, projeto, plano ou política. O processo de AIS deve ser refletido na tomada de decisão do projeto em todas as etapas do ciclo de um projeto para maximizar os benefícios e minimizar o custo social de uma intervenção. O processo AIS inclui marcos, entregas, relatórios e planos específicos em momentos apropriados durante o ciclo do projeto.
Data de início do curso: 1 de julho
Data de encerramento das inscrições: 15 de dezembro
Este curso oferece uma base de
conhecimento sobre as boas práticas aceitas para a incorporação efetiva
da biodiversidade
o processo de avaliação de impacto ambiental e social (AIAS). Essas
boas práticas foram criadas para garantir que as informações sobre
biodiversidade contidas nas AIAS proporcionem uma análise precisa e
adequada do impacto sobre a biodiversidade,
fornecendo uma base para o desenvolvimento de medidas efetivas de
mitigação que assegurem que esses impactos sejam manejados de modo
adequado.
Requisitos dos participantes
O curso se destina a pessoas envolvidas na aprovação de avaliação de impacto ambiental e social (AIAS) e planos de gestão pelos órgãos governamentais, mas pode também ser útil para aqueles que são responsáveis pela elaboração de AIAS. Requisitos técnicos mínimos para participação no curso:1) domínio do pacote Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) e do software Acrobat para ver e baixar documentos;
2) saber usar a Internet para fazer buscas, acessar vídeos, participar em grupos e fóruns de discussão, etc.;
3) ter e manejar uma conta pessoal de e-mail para receber avisos e estar informado sobre o desenrolar do curso;
4) completar a atividade de navegação na sala de aula;
5) perfeito domínio do português, tanto escrito quanto falado.
Esteja
ciente de que para concluir o curso será necessário ter participado das
tarefas de grupo on-line. Recomendamos vivamente que, antes de se
inscreverem, os participantes estejam seguros de que seus horários
permitirão este tipo de trabalho.
Caso sua agenda inclua trabalho de campo ou preveja períodos prolongados sem acesso à Internet, avise o instrutor do curso o quanto antes possível.
Ao aceitar a inscrição automática neste curso, reconheço que li e aceito os requisitos dos participantes.Se você tiver algum problema para se inscrever automaticamente no curso, entre em contato conosco na INDES HELP.
Este curso terá uma ou mais sessões de videoconferência. Estas serão gravadas e compartilhadas na sala de aula online do curso.
Caso você tenha participado de alguma dessas sessões, é possível que seu
nome, sua voz e imagem sejam parte da gravação.
É proibido baixar esses vídeos e/ou compartilhar seus links.
Data de início: 7 outubro 2025
Data de encerramento: 17 novembro 2025
This course provides a knowledge base on accepted good practices for the
effective incorporation of biodiversity into the process of Social and
Environmental Impact Assessment (EISA). These good practices have been
created to ensure that the biodiversity information included in EISAs
provides a precise and adequate analysis of the impact on biodiversity,
providing a basis for the development of effective mitigation measures
to ensure that these impacts are handled in an appropriate manner.
The
course is intended for people involved in the evaluation of Social and
Environmental Impact Assessments (EISAs) and management plans for
government approval, but may also be useful for those who are
responsible for writing EISAs.Minimum technical requirements to be met
by the participant:
1) Office package domain (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Acrobat software for viewing and downloading documents.
2) Be an advanced Internet user able to search, access videos, participate in groups and discussion forums, etc.
3) Own and manage a personal email account to receive notifications and be informed of course developments.
4) Complete the Navigation Activity in the Classroom.
5) Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
Please note that completion of this course will require participation
in online group assignments. We strongly recommend that participants
ensure that their schedule will permit this type of work before
enrollment.
If you have scheduled field work or anticipate
prolonged periods without internet connectivity, please advise your
course tutor as soon as possible or consider registering for an edition
of the course that better accommodates your schedule.
By
accepting to auto-enroll in this course I acknowledge that I have read
and do hereby accept the participant requirements.
If you have any problem to auto-enroll in the course, please contact us at INDES HELP.
This
course will hold one or more synchronous sessions through
videoconferencing software. These will be recorded and shared in the
virtual classroom.
If you have participated in such session, your name, image and audio may become part of this recording.
Downloading these videos and/or sharing their links is prohibited.
Start date: June 24, 2025
End date: Aug 4, 2025
Payment deadline: June 20, 2025
Este curso online de cinco semanas oferece uma visão geral dos princípios e conteúdos que devem estar presentes para que um processo de consulta seja considerado “significativo”. Como não é viável discutir todas as circunstâncias possíveis em detalhes, o curso reflete sobre os princípios e fornece uma orientação geral, em vez de um modelo padrão ou uma abordagem de “tamanho único”. Em linhas gerais, o curso aborda três aspectos de como a consulta é abordada nas políticas do BID e como as boas práticas evoluíram.
Requisitos dos participantes
O Curso Significativo de Engajamento de Partes Interessadas (ESPI) é destinado principalmente a agentes de licenciamento e especialistas ambientais e sociais em equipes de projeto que revisam e aprovam Avaliações de Impacto Ambiental e Social. O curso destina-se a fornecer orientação às autoridades do setor público e à equipe responsável pela consulta e pelo engajamento de partes interessadas em projetos de investimento potencialmente de alto risco.
Requisitos técnicos mínimos a serem cumpridos pelo participante:
• Domínio de pacote do Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) e software Acrobat para visualização e download de documentos.
• Ser um usuário avançado da Internet capaz de pesquisar, acessar vídeos, participar de grupos e fóruns de discussão, etc.
• Possuir e gerenciar uma conta de e-mail pessoal para receber notificações e ser informado sobre os desenvolvimentos do curso.
• Completar a Atividade de Navegação na Sala de Aula.
• Excelente domínio do Portugués, tanto escrito quanto falado
Esteja ciente de que para concluir o curso será necessário ter participado das tarefas de grupo on-line. Recomendamos vivamente que, antes de se inscreverem, os participantes estejam seguros de que seus horários permitirão este tipo de trabalho.
Caso sua agenda inclua trabalho de campo ou preveja períodos prolongados sem acesso à Internet, avise o instrutor do curso o quanto antes possível.
Ao aceitar a inscrição automática neste curso, reconheço que li e aceito os requisitos dos participantes.
Se você tiver algum problema para se inscrever automaticamente no curso, entre em contato conosco na INDES HELP.
Data de início: Junho, 2026
Data de encerramento: Julho, 2026
The course Environmental and Social Management Solutions, offered by IDB Invest through BIDAcademy, is a self-paced learning experience that equips participants with practical tools to identify, assess, and manage complex environmental and social risks in private sector projects. Through videos, interactive presentations, self-assessments, and real-world case studies, the course explores key topics such as retaliation risks, contextual and security risks, stakeholder engagement, grievance mechanisms, and emergency protocols. Designed in alignment with international sustainability standards, this course supports professionals in implementing responsible and inclusive practices in high-risk settings.
At the Inter-American Development Bank we are convinced that the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean can transform their development trajectories, so that they are more sustainable and improve the lives of their citizens. For this reason, on September 16, 2020, the new Environmental and Social Policy Framework was approved, which will modernize our safeguards policies and guide the management of socio-environmental risks in all our projects.
In this virtual course you will have the opportunity to learn about the new performance standard 2 on labor and working conditions. Through videos, podcasts, exercises, infographics and tests, you will be able to understand the importance of maintaining constructive relationships between workers and the employer, coupled with fair treatment and safe and healthy working conditions, in order to boost efficiency and productivity. development projects. Join the effort to study the management of occupational risks, for the benefit of worker safety, social welfare, quality of life, resilience and sustainable development of our region!
Registration start date: July 1
Registration closing date: December 15
If you have any problems self-enrollment in the course, please contact us at INDES HELP
The course on the Environmental and Social Performance Standard 3: Resource Efficiency Resources and Pollution Prevention (NDAS 3) offers you the opportunity to learn about the new performance standard 3. Through videos, tables, infographics, and questionnaires, you will be able to recognize the importance of studying how to improve the management of the necessary resources in development projects in a manner respectful to the environment, the project workers, and the neighboring communities.
Registration start date: July 1
Registration closing date: December 15
If you experience any technical issues, contact us at INDES HELP.
At the Inter-American Development Bank, we are convinced that the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean can transform their development paths to become more sustainable and improve the lives of their citizens. For this reason, on September 16, 2020, the new Environmental and Social Policy Framework was approved, modernizing our safeguard policies and guiding the management of social and environmental risks in all our projects.
In this virtual course, you will have the opportunity to learn about the new Performance Standard 4 on community health and safety, with a focus on disaster risk analysis. Through videos, readings, infographics, and quizzes, you will understand the importance of studying natural hazards and climate change, as they can significantly impact development projects.
Join the effort to study risks proactively, for the benefit of people’s safety, social well-being, quality of life, resilience, and the sustainable development of our region!
Start date: July 1, 2025
End date: December 15, 2025
If you experience any issues enrolling in the course, please contact us at INDES HELP.
Course on the Environmental and Social Performance Standard 4 (ESPS 4) on disaster risk. This brief training program will bring you closer to ESPS 4, with a focus on managing the risks caused by natural hazards and climate change, that can have a significant impact on development projects.
Through videos, charts, infographics, and questionnaires, you will be able to recognize the critical path to identify, reduce, and manage the risks of disasters caused by natural hazards and climate change to safeguard development projects during their execution and operation.
PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENT
Minimum technical requirements that the participant must meet:
- Be an advanced Internet user capable of performing searches, accessing videos, and downloading documents
- Manage a personal email account to receive notifications and be informed of course developments.
- Have notions of technical drawing to interpret graphs.
- Have a reliable internet connection to be able to connect to the course uninterruptedly.
- Good command of English, both written and spoken.
Starting date: July 1, 2025
Completion deadline: December 15, 2025
If you have any problem to auto-enroll in the course, please contact us at Help Center.