Regulatory Permitting
These typically include:
- Environmental Baseline Studies
- Impact Assessments
- Socio-Economic Assessments
- Municipal Permissions
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Indigenous Engagement
Building Engagement Plans that reflect the principles of best practice and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples:
- Identify territories, traditional use areas, and communities to be involved
- Identify jurisdictional overlaps
- Identify historical agreements or accords
- Identify tools, procedures, and activities to facilitate respectful dialogue and promote mutual interests
Community Advisory
Facilitate understanding of environmental impact assessments and studies to:
- Understand permitting process & mechanisms for involvement
- Understand proposed actions so informed decisions can be made
- Identify potential environmental impacts
- Identify mitigation measures needed
- Build capacity for continued involvement in proposed projects