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Inter-American Development Bank Feasibility Studies for a Climate Risk-resilient Coastal Zone Management Investment Program in The Bahamas – Preparation of a National ICZM Policy Framework
The project involved preparation of a national integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) policy framework for The Bahamas, support to the Government of The Bahamas in communicating with the public on relevant issues and enhancement of knowledge and capacities in innovative aspects of ICZM for the Government and other key stakeholders. SEV was also responsible for […]
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Inter-American Development Bank Andros Ecosystem-Based Development Project, Andros – Public Consultations, Communications Strategy and Training Workshops on Ecosystem Services and Economic Valuation
The project involved an analysis of the ecosystem services and future development scenarios as well as development of a master plan for the island of Andros. SEV conducted the outreach and capacity building activities for the project including stakeholder consultations and development of training modules on ecosystem services, economic valuation and sustainable development which were […]
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North Abaco Port, Cooper’s Town, Abaco – Development of Environmental Management Plan and Environmental Monitor
Project involves development of an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to guide construction activities, such as dredging and land clearing. SEV also provides environmental monitoring services for the construction phase of the project.
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Royal Bahamas Defence Force, New Providence and Inagua – Baseline Assessment and Environmental Management Plan for Coral Harbour Base Improvement and Environmental Monitoring of Improvements to Coral Harbour and Matthew Town Bases
Project involves development of a baseline assessment of the current environmental conditions at the Coral Harbour base and an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to guide construction improvements. The project also involves environmental monitoring during construction at Coral Harbour and Matthew Town bases as per the EMPs per site.
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Persistent Organic Pollutants, New Providence, Abaco, Andros and Eleuthera – Development of National Implementation Plan for Persistent Organic Pollutants
Project involves development of a National Implementation Plan for management of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) as an international obligation under the Stockholm Convention. The project also involves development of a chemicals inventory and a POPs database to aid in management.
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Feasibility Studies for Natural Gas in the Caribbean – Socio-Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment
Funded by the Inter-American Development Bank, the project seeks to determine the feasibility of natural gas as an energy source for the Caribbean. SEV is responsible for preparation of a socio-environmental impact and risk assessment for the project as well as assisting with data collection specific to The Bahamas. SEV is also tasked to assist with developing a strategy to implement the selected scenario for introduction of natural gas in the Caribbean Region inclusive of mitigation measures for any negative socio-environmental impacts.
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Bahamas Electricity Corporation, New Providence – Impact Methodologies for Alternative Energy Sources
Project was funded by the Inter-American Development Bank and was focused on strengthening the energy sector in The Bahamas. SEV was responsible for assisting with the development of an impact methodology for a pilot project for the installation of photovoltaic (PV) systems inclusive of monitoring and evaluation indicators. SEV performed the same task for a compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) pilot project and a solar water heater (SWH) pilot project.
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Baker’s Bay Club, Abaco – Review of Environmental Management Plan and Environmental Monitor
Project involves review of the Environmental Management Plan for the Baker’s Bay Club (BBC) development and recommendations for changes to improve the environmental management regime for the Club. Monitoring is focused on the marine and golf course components of the project to ensure they are having no detrimental environmental impacts on sensitive habitats inclusive of coral reefs and wetlands. The project also involves development of environmental education materials for BBC staff and residents as well as assisting the Club with obtaining Blue Flag certification for its marina.
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Bahamas Petroleum Company – Environmental Impact Assessment
SEV was responsible for development of the baseline environmental assessment for the areas of The Bahamas to potentially be impacted by development of a deepsea exploratory oil drilling platform and support facilities. SEV also assessed the environmental impacts of this activity and assisted in development of mitigation measures to eliminate or minimize any negative impacts identified.
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Statoil – Environmental Feasibility Study, Cay Sal Bank
SEV was responsible for development of the baseline environmental assessment for the areas of The Bahamas, Florida and Cuba to potentially be impacted by development of an oil exploration and production program. SEV also identified potential environmental impacts of the proposed program and assisted in development of mitigation measures to eliminate or minimize any negative impacts identified.
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