ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Environmental legislation in Yemen is relatively recent, and the requirement to undertake environmental assessments is governed by the Environmental Protection Law of 1995 (No. 26), along with its subsequent revisions and amendments. The law mandates that an environmental assessment be conducted prior to granting development consent for major projects likely to have significant environmental impacts.

The EIA process involves a review of national and international legislation, an in-depth understanding of the proposed development, environmental baseline studies, impact assessment, and the preparation of an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to minimize negative impacts and enhance positive outcomes. Often, an EIA is required at an early stage of the project cycle to obtain the environmental permit from authorities. This proactive approach helps identify potential environmental issues early, allowing them to be designed out rather than mitigated later. For less complex projects, we prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) sufficient to secure the necessary permits on behalf of our clients.

In addition to environmental considerations, social aspects are included when requested by clients. CES specializes in preparing Environmental and Social Impact Assessment reports in Yemen, compliant with national regulations and the standards expected by international regulatory authorities and funding agencies, including the United Nations and the World Bank.

Our ESIA Services Include:

• Application for permits and certificates of approval

• Identification of applicable national and international legislation

• Socio-economic surveys

• Baseline environmental surveys

• Stakeholder engagement and Public Consultation and Disclosure Plan (PCDP)

• Evaluation of the Area of Influence and assessment of site sensitivity

• Impact and consequence identification

• Impact and risk assessment

• Development of mitigation measures, monitoring, and Environmental Management Plans (EMP)​

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CES ensures that all assessments are comprehensive, accurate, and actionable, helping clients meet regulatory requirements while promoting sustainable development.

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