Detailed Tasks Assigned

Yrs.

Country

Project Name

Positions Held

Duties and time on Project

Assess numbers and distribution of flamingo on Lake Natron.  Report on the likely affects of a diversion of water into Lake Natron, an internal drainage basin subject to extreme inter-annual variations in level.

93

Kenya

Ewaso Ngiro Hydropower Project

Environmental and social impact specialist (RMW) and data analyst (JMN). (RMR working with Knight Pieshold for Kenya Power & Lighting Corporation)

Develop a methodology, carry out field work, deploy light aircraft for surveys, field work on the ground, analysis of data and report writing to estimate the numbers of flamingo on Lake Natron, and to assess the likely impact of changes in lake levels following a diversion of water into the Ewaso Ngiro Basin.  2 man-months.

Assess the volumes and classes timber for each species of commercial timber tree in Vientiane, Saynabouli and Xieng Khouang Provinces using an aerial photogrammetric method.

94-97

Lao PDR

HIPA Forest Inventory Project

Team Leader (RMW), Field Research (CB, Data Analysis (JMN), Laboratory Research (PDC, SPW,).  (RMR working for HIPA Forest Industries and Chandler & Keating, New Zealand)

Develop a methodology, deploy light aircraft and small format sampling cameras, analyse canopy for tree species and stem diameters by application of results of calibration plots. Create species identification keys.  Perform inventory surveys over SFE 6/9 and Xieng Khouang Province.  56 man-months over 3 years.

Generation of  environmental impact analyses, social  action plans and environmental management plans for proposed hydropower projects.

94-97

Lao PDR

Xe Kaman 1 Hydropower Project

Team Leader (RMW), Field Research (4 posts-SPW, ID,,JT), data analysis (PDC); water quality expert (JS), environmental and social impact specialist (RMW). (RMR working with Gutteridge Haskins & Davey, AUS for HECEC)

Develop a methodology, carry out field work, function as a multi-disciplinary team, deploy light aircraft for survey, analyse data and write Initial Environmental Impact Analyses Reports.  60 man-months over 3.5 years.

Carry out long-term monitoring of the expected natural decline in the fresh-water fishery of Thailand’s Nam Mun Basin, to devise alternative protein production strategies with commercial implications.

96-02

Thailand

Nam Mun Basin Fishery Monitoring

Team leader (RMW), Field Researchers (SPW, PDC), Social & Environmental Impact Specialist (RMW). (RMR  for Food Systems International, USA.

Develop a methodology, set up monitoring systems and maintain records.  Analyse trends and report any developments of potential interest to FSI & their clients. 18 man-months over 6 years so far.

Review EIA, write an SAP and modify EMP, execute numerous mitigation measures, monitor impact events and consequences,  and prepare reports including completion reports for ADB,

96-01

Lao PDR

Nam Leuk Hydropower Project

Team Leader (RMW),  Field Researchers (PDC, SPW, AD, AB, AS) & Social & Environmental Impact Specialist (RMW). (RMR with Sogreah and later  EdL for ADB)

Develop methodologies, carry out field work and surveys, manage a multi-disciplinary team, execute mitigation measures including resettlement, train local personnel, analyse data and write reports.  48 man-months over 6 years.

Develop an appropriate model-based methodology to compare social and environmental impact costs and benefits of alternative hydropower projects, and test on NT2 alternatives.

97

Lao PDR

NT2 Study of Alternatives

Consultants, Environmental & Social Impact Specialists (RMW, SPW, PDC) & data analysis (PDC) (RMR working with Lahmeyer Intl. for World Bank)

Desk studies to develop models of  social and environmental impacts to be expected for Hydropower Projects in Lao based on precedent cases and real costs.  4 man- months.

Design and execution of sampling studies to generate household production system profiles for assessment of the consequences of changed flooding patterns.

97

Lao PDR

NT2 Hydropower Project

Team Leader, (RMW), Field Researchers (SPW & JT) & Social Impact Specialist (RMW). (RMR for NTEC)

Field work to study potential impacts of flooding in the upper Xe Bangfai   2 man-months.

Determine the rates of decomposition of biomass material flooded by reservoirs in conditions typical of Lao PDR.

97-99

Lao PDR

Organic Matter Decomposition Studies

Team Leader (RMW), Laboratory Research (SPW, PDC).  (RMR working with Delft Hydraulics)

Develop methodology, set up decomposition trials to simulate a range of expected conditions , monitor very 6 months. 2.5 man months over 3 years.

Research into recognition and temperatures of S.E.Asian forest burning.

98-99

Lao PDR

Satellite Signature Calibration for Fires Project

Team Leader (RMW), Field Research (3 posts-PDC, AD), data analysis (PDC);  (RMR working with Global Vegetation Monitoring Unit, Space Applications Institute, Joint Research Centre of the European Commission

Develop a methodology, carry out field work, conduct standardised and carefully monitored vegetation burns with thermocouple arrays, send digitised data to Global Vegetation Monitoring Unit, Space Applications Institute.

Joint Research Centre of the European Commission for generating fire  recognition and temperature calibration algorithms.  4 man-months over 2 years.

Review of existing  environmental impact assessments, prepare and carry out an investigative programme to rectify deficiencies and generate social  action plans and environmental management plans for proposed hydropower projects. Devise compliance monitoring procedures, and provide a 30 year planning budget.

98-01

Lao PDR

Nam Ngum 3 Hydropower Project

Team Leader,(RMW), Field Researchers (PDC, SPW, AD), Specialist Consultants (AS, JS, ID) &  Social & Environmental Impact Specialist (RMW).  (RMR for MDX, Thailand)

Develop a methodology, carry out field work, manage a multi-disciplinary team, deploy light aircraft for survey, analyse data and write an Impact Analysis, Social Action Plan and Environmental Management Plan to the stage of meeting ADB lending standards.   68 man-months over 3.5 years.

Study the present water quality situation in Nam Ngum 1 Reservoir to construct, with any valid historical records, a picture of the evolution of water quality from first inundation to the present time.

1998-2000

Lao PDR

Nam Ngum 1 Reservoir Study

Team Leader, (RMW), Field Research (SPW), Data Analysis (PDC), Review (JS).  RMR with Delft Hydraulics.

Develop a methodology, deploy boats and water quality profile sampling equipment over the reservoir at critical times, and develop a model of present year-round water quality variations.

Collect information from field work on environment, wild-life, land-use, vegetation and analyse trends, using aerial photographs and other sources,

1999

Lao PDR

Nam Ngiep

Hydropower Project

Team Leader, (RMW), Field Researchers (SPW, AD, JSl), Data Analysis (PDC) and Social & Environmental Impact Specialist (RMW).  (RMR with STS for JICA)

Develop a methodology, carry out field work to assess environmental values, analyse data and write reports on land-use, vegetation & wildlife affected by the Nam Ngiep Reservoir.  5 man-months.

Review existing situation in which there are numerous problems of unmitigated social and environmental impacts, review operations of THPC’s present Environment Management Committee & devise a 10 year plan to rectify.

2000

Lao PDR

Theun-Hinboun Power Project

Team Leader (RMW), Field Researchers (PDC, SPW), Data Analysis (PDC), & (RMW). (RMR for THPC, Lao PDR)

Field work and desk studies to prepare a 10 yr. Mitigation and Compensation Master Plan.  2 man-month.

Review of existing  environmental impact assessments, prepare and carry out an investigative programme to improve as necessary, rectify deficiencies and generate social  action plans, environmental management plans, resettlement plans and minority  peoples development plan for the proposed hydropower project. Devise compliance monitoring procedures.

2000

Vietnam

Se San 3 Hydropower Project

Team Leader, (RMW), Data Analyst, (PDC),   Social & Environmental Impact Specialists, (AS, RMW), Resettlement Specialist (TR) for the Social & Environmental Team with Worley Intl. for ADB

Field work and desk studies to determine whether  the SS3 Project had negligible social and environmental impacts, and was therefore a sound investment. 4 man-months.

Review existing IEE, over-fly site, review all social, political and environmental implications and prepare a strategic analysis as a basis for commissioning EIA work.

2000

Myanmar

Ta Sang Hydropower Project

Team Leader (RMW), Data Analysts (AB, PDC) Social & Environmental Impact Specialist (RMW). (RMR for Siam Electric Power Co., Thailand)

Develop a methodology, carry out field work, deploy light aircraft for survey, analyse data and write a Strategic Social and Environmental Impact Analysis Report.  5 man-months.

Investigate the impacts of the Nam Song Diversion on affected people, and devise an appropriate programme of mitigations and compensation.

2001

Lao PDR

Nam Song Diversion Project

Team Leader (SPW). Field Researchers (SPW,RS).  SPW for ADB

Investigate the Nam Song Diversion impact event, and assess the social and environmental consequences.  Liaise with EdL and villages to devise acceptable procedures to rectify any problems. 3 man months.

2001-2002

Review Project Technical Proposal and prepare an EMP, SAP and RAP for the Nam Mang 3 Hydropower Project

2002

Lao PDR

Nam Mang 3 Hydropower Project

Team Leader (RMW) Field Researchers (PDC, GT).   RMR for China International Water and Electric Corporation

Review 1993 EIA and new Project Technical Proposal.  Evaluate using a Nam Leuk “Impact Model” and prepare a EMP, SAP and EMP.  12 man months.

Environmental advisors for all aspects of the implementation by EDL & WE of the EMP, SAP and RAP for the Nam Mang 3 hydropower project.

2002-2005

Lao PDR

Nam Mang 3 Hydropower Project

Team Leader (RMW) Field Researchers (PDC, SPW, GT).   RMR for China International Water and Electric Corporation

Desk and Field work to monitor effectiveness of the compensation and mitigation works outlined in EMP, SAP and RAP.  Recommend corrective measures where necessary. 45 man months.

Prepare pre-feasibility social and environmental assessments of candidate power projects to assess real economic costs and benefits for the Power Sector Development Plan.

2004

Lao PDR

Power Sector Development Plan

Environmental and Social Advisor (RMW), SESAMEE Computer Modeler (SPW) for Meritec Limited in association with Lahmeyer GmbH.

Collection and analysis of  of pre-feasibility information.  Preparation of a computer model (SESAMEE) to estimate real social and environmental costs of each project over 30 years. 1 man month.

Prepare an EIA for the expansion of an existing project.   Due-diligence of existing social and environmental impacts and mitigation projects.

2004-2006

Lao PDR

Theun-Hinboun Power Project

Team Leader (RMW), Field Researchers (PDC, SPW, WGR, JOW, GT), Data Analysis and Precedent Case Analysis (PDC, JMN, ACMW, TAR), & (RMW). (RMR for THPC, Lao PDR)

Fieldwork and desk studies to prepare an EIA and Social Action Plan and Resettlement Action Plan and Environmental Management Plan.   107 man months.