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Considerations for Implementing International Considerations for Implementing International Considerations for Implementing International Considerations for Implementing International Standards in Environmental Management Standards in Environmental Management Standards in Environmental Management Standards in Environmental Management
A Middle Eastern Context
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Where is Where is Where is Where is YOUR YOUR YOUR YOUR Head?Head?Head?Head?
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2016
Established in 1946 by three engineers and a professor, CH2M operated from its very beginning on four
simple values: take care of clients, deliver great work, do right by employees, and stay true to our
integrity and honesty.
Claire HillHolly Cornell James Howland Burke Hayes Fred Merryfield
No.1: Eng.Design,
Consultancy Studies &
CM/PM
No.2: Env.Mgt. Nuclear
Waste
CH2M Founded on Values
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ContentContentContentContent
• Introduction
• Setting the Context
• Qatar’s Environmental Standards in a Nutshell
• International Standards: Application & Considerations for
Success
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Setting the ContextSetting the ContextSetting the ContextSetting the Context
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Qatar’s Environmental Standards Qatar’s Environmental Standards Qatar’s Environmental Standards Qatar’s Environmental Standards in a Nutshell !in a Nutshell !in a Nutshell !in a Nutshell !
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• Environmental
Protection Law, No.
30 (2002)
• Executive By-Law No.
4 (2005) for the
Environmental
Protection Law
• Annexes of Executive
By-Law No. 4 of 2005
– Govt. Policy, Procedures & Guidelines.
– Details the procedures, associated
– Provides environmental protection standards
Environmental Law (including EIA)Environmental Law (including EIA)Environmental Law (including EIA)Environmental Law (including EIA)
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QCS QCS QCS QCS ---- Qatar Construction Specifications 2014Qatar Construction Specifications 2014Qatar Construction Specifications 2014Qatar Construction Specifications 2014
• Provide detail controls on construction works being undertaking in Qatar.
• All construction projects have to comply with all the specifications
• Key Sections (Environmental and Sustainability)
– Section 7 Green Constructions
• Part 1 Introduction, GSAS is mentioned as a key reference
• Part 2 QCS Green Building, scope includes QCS Green Building Categories & Criteria
• Part 3 Energy, scope includes energy demand, efficiency the use of energy sources
• Part 4 Water, scope covers water consumption and its associated burden on municipal systems
• Part 5 Indoor Environment, includes air/acoustic and light quality and thermal comfort
• Part 6 Cultural And Economic Value, considers cultural conservation and support of the local economy
• Part 7 Management & Operations, considers factors associated with building design management and operations
• Part 8 Materials, includes factors associated material extraction, processing, manufacturing, distribution, use/reuse, and disposal
– Section 11 Health and Safety
• Establishes Environmental Protection procedures.
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Further Key Environmental Guidance/RegulationsFurther Key Environmental Guidance/RegulationsFurther Key Environmental Guidance/RegulationsFurther Key Environmental Guidance/Regulations
• Ras-Laffan Industrial City
Environmental Regulations
• QP Guideline for Environmental
Assessment in Project
• [Draft] Technical Guidance on
Requirements for EIA... for Roads
& Infrastructure Projects
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Supreme Council for
Environment &
Natural ReservesMinistry of
Environment Ministry of
Municipality & Environment
(Feb.2016)
(2007-2016)
(2000-2007)
Environmental Regulation Environmental Regulation Environmental Regulation Environmental Regulation ---- QatarQatarQatarQatar
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EIA ProcessEIA ProcessEIA ProcessEIA Process---- QatarQatarQatarQatar
• Screening (EPA)
• Scoping
• EIA
• CEMP
International Standards
Application & Considerations for Success
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What are International Standards? What are International Standards? What are International Standards? What are International Standards?
Thresholds / Requirements Guidance / Best Practice
• Social Impact Assessment: IFC
• EIA: World Bank
• Contaminated Land: Dutch Standards
• Water: WHO
• Asbestos: UK / Canadian
• Air: WHO/EPA
• Cumulative Impact: EU Guidance
• EIA: EU Guidance
• Ecology: IEEM
• Marine Mammals: JNCC Guidelines
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Great Smog Great Smog Great Smog Great Smog of London of London of London of London (Dec.1952)
• Approximately 4,000 died https://www.theguardian.com/theguardia
n/from-the-archive-blog+weather/london
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River Thames River Thames River Thames River Thames PollutionPollutionPollutionPollution
1957: 1957: 1957: 1957: Natural History Museum declared the Thames biologically dead. News reports from that era describe it as a vast, foul-smelling drain.
1868: 1868: 1868: 1868: “Great Stink”
http://www.victorianlondon.org/health/thamescondition.htm
2015: 2015: 2015: 2015: There are now 125 species of
fish in the Thames, up from almost
none in the 1950shttp://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20151111-how-the-river-
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Status in LawStatus in LawStatus in LawStatus in Law
• Most countries have regulations - But not necessarily
comprehensive
• Local regulations often well-defined for air quality, noise,
ambient water quality & effluent water quality.
• Limited for contamination (soil/groundwater), marine sediments
• International standards are often required to complement local
standards
– Dutch Soil Quality Standards for soil quality
– Dutch Sediment Quality and US EPA NOAA Standards for sediment quality
and ecotoxity
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Application: Challenges Application: Challenges Application: Challenges Application: Challenges
• Legacy of “ How it has always been done”
• Commitment of international Companies?
– Bare minimum v Support Progress
• Willingness of local contractors to advance
international recognition
• Client Contracting Strategy – Weak
Scope/Lowest Bidder
• Source of Funding? IFC applicable?
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Application: Application: Application: Application: Inappropriate Env.Mgt Assumptions
Assumption ? Reality !
Waste can be recycled Only if there are facilities. Currently
limited, but sector growing.
Disturbed ecology / habitats will
naturally regenerate soon
Not in the extreme desert climates
>52C etc. Highly sensitive to impacts
Waste Water can be recycled for
drinking
For irrigation yes. Culturally not
acceptable for drinking in much of the
region.
Feedback available via holding
“Town-Hall” Public Consultation
No. Public Consultation mostly with
Govt.Bodies. Community consultation
via local means e.g. Majlis etc.
Use of SUDS / Rainwater harvesting What Rain?
Water/Electricity charges drive
economic use
Low/No charges – excessive use of
water/electricity.
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Key Issue Key Issue Key Issue Key Issue ---- We We We We (think we) (think we) (think we) (think we) Know Best! Know Best! Know Best! Know Best! • Issue: Each thinks they “know best”.
• Consequence: Neither listens, neither learns, both fail.
• Reality: One needs the other to succeed
• Solution: Actively listen, adapt, review and improve at a rate appropriate to local context. Wherever possible draw on knowledge of older generations.
• Forgotten Expertise - HIMA: 4,000yr old Resource Mgt. system from Arabian Gulf.
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Sustainability Performance ToolsSustainability Performance ToolsSustainability Performance ToolsSustainability Performance Tools
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Application Application Application Application ---- Project Examples Project Examples Project Examples Project Examples
• National Standards– Worker Welfare Charter – working closely with QF / SC
– Revision of Qatar Highways Design Manual - with Govt. Ministry
• Tender Preparation – as PMC on Major Projects
• Lead early/coordinated engagement with MoE – Scope
EIA/Optimise Review time.
• CEMPs – Developed comprehensive, Contractor friendly format
• Construction Supervision – Contractor Auditing/Training
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SUMMARY SUMMARY SUMMARY SUMMARY
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شكرا جزيالShukran Jazilan
Harry Sealy
Environmental & Nuclear Market – Qatar Office
T +974 4403 0555 (Reception) / 4403 0629 (Direct)
M +974 3371 9774
Email: [email protected]
Dr.Peter Kirk (VP)
Environmental & Nuclear Market – London Office
T +44 20 3479 8203
M ++44 7771 732 017
Email: [email protected]
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HARRY SEALY (CEnv, MIEMA)Regional Chair, IEMA MENAM: +974 3383 3733
IEMA Middle East & North Africa
