Environmental Impact Assessment in Practice: Training Course from ABPmer
Tuesday 7 July 2026, Southampton
Would an understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) benefit your role?
Already familiar with the EIA process, but require a deeper knowledge of how it applies to the marine environment?
Whatever the reason, our EIA in Practice course will provide you with insight and understanding of what is required and how it is achieved.
To provide context, the EIA process is set within the framework of obtaining a Marine Licence, with applicability to wider planning regimes also highlighted.
Course overview
Our course develops knowledge of the project-level EIA process, from screening and scoping through to submission of a Marine Licence application, including data and information needed to inform the assessment, as well as mitigation measures and consulting obligations.
Delivered by ABPmer’s highly experienced planning and consents specialists, our one-day course covers:
- An overview of the UK marine planning regime and regulatory framework
- An in-depth review of the EIA process
- Approach to impact prediction
- Roles and responsibilities
- EIA and decision-making
- Post consent requirements
Who should attend?
- Early career marine professionals who would like a deeper understanding of marine EIAs
- Developers and contractors operating in the marine and coastal zone
- Terrestrial planning or environmental professionals who work on coastal developments
- Regulatory staff, statutory consultees and other stakeholders
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will:
- Be able to explain the underlying principles and concepts of EIA
- Know and understand the stages of the EIA process
- Know the roles and responsibilities of developers, key regulators and wider stakeholders
Next course
- Tuesday 7 July 2026
- Ocean Gate, Southampton
- £300 + VAT
Can’t make this date?
To be notified about future EIA in Practice courses, or to arrange a bespoke course at your location, please contact courses@abpmer.co.uk.