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Environmental baseline studies for geothermal developments

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dc.contributor KenGen is
dc.contributor Geothermal Development Company Ltd. is
dc.contributor Jarðhitaskóli Háskóla Sameinuðu þjóðanna is
dc.contributor United Nations University is
dc.contributor United Nations University, Geothermal Training Programme is
dc.contributor.author Kubo, Benjamin Mwakichako is
dc.contributor.author Were, Joshua Ochieng' is
dc.contributor.author Wetang'ula, Gabriel Nyongesa 1974 is
dc.date.accessioned 2018-07-31T09:30:40Z
dc.date.available 2018-07-31T09:30:40Z
dc.date.issued 2017
dc.identifier.issn 1670-794x
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10802/16083
dc.description Presented at SDG Short Course II on Exploration and Development of Geothermal Resources, organized by UNU-GTP, GDC and KenGen, at Lake Bogoria and Lake Naivasha, Kenya, Nov. 9-29, 2017 is
dc.description.abstract Environmental Baseline Study (EBS) is vital in predicting and evaluating potential environmental impacts of geothermal developments prior to any development. An EBS helps to understand existing environmental conditions thus defining the focus of the environmental impact analysis and resources that need protection through appropriate and viable mitigation measures. A number of national and international environmental policies and multilateral lending agencies regulations require description of existing environment that might be affected by potential development. The study process entails a scoping exercise by multi-disciplinary group of experienced specialists for the key environmental issues. Based on the valued ecosystem components, the study scope should cover, but not limited to issues such as climatic conditions, drainage and water resources, soils, flora, fauna, air quality, noise, land use, land tenure and socioeconomic aspects. Baseline environmental information is assembled through collection and analysis of existing data; carrying out specific field studies and community consultation programmes. Impacts arising from geothermal development could be physical, chemical, biological and socioeconomic impacts. With such potential impacts, impact prediction process becomes relevant in both EBS and Environmental Impact Assessment Studies. Techniques used in impact prediction include: Checklists, Matrices, Networks and Flowcharts, Mathematical/Statistical Models, Maps and Geographical Information System (GIS) and Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA). With impacted predicted, mitigation measures should be in place to help avoid and minimize the potential impacts. Baseline monitoring is also required to provide effective feedback for specific environmental aspects. After the study the final EBS document need to be comprehensive, precise and accurate with uncertainties clearly stated. is
dc.format.extent 1 rafrænt gagn (6 bls.). is
dc.language.iso en
dc.publisher United Nations University is
dc.relation.ispartof 991009892409706886
dc.relation.ispartofseries United Nations University., UNU Geothermal Training Programme, Iceland. Short Course ; SC-25
dc.relation.uri https://orkustofnun.is/gogn/unu-gtp-sc/UNU-GTP-SC-25-0108A.pdf
dc.subject Jarðhiti is
dc.subject Umhverfisáhrif is
dc.subject Umhverfismat is
dc.subject Jarðhitanýting is
dc.title Environmental baseline studies for geothermal developments en
dc.type Bók is
dc.identifier.gegnir 991009893219706886


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