ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Environmental legislation in Yemen is governed primarily by the Environmental Protection Law of 1995 (No. 26) and its subsequent revisions and amendments, which mandate that an environmental assessment be conducted prior to granting development consent for major projects likely to have significant environmental impacts.

The EIA/ESIA process encompasses 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) designed to minimize negative impacts and enhance positive outcomes. Where an EIA is required at an early stage of the project cycle, this proactive approach helps identify potential environmental issues early — allowing them to be designed out rather than mitigated after the fact. For less complex projects, CORALCEES prepares an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) sufficient to secure the necessary permits on behalf of clients.

CORALCEES specializes in preparing Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) reports in Yemen, fully compliant with national regulations and the standards expected by international regulatory authorities and funding agencies — including the World Bank, and the IFC.

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)

CORALCEES ensures that all assessments are comprehensive, accurate, and actionable — helping clients meet regulatory requirements while promoting sustainable development across environmental, social, and energy dimensions.​