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Baseline surveys & impact-assessment projects

Understanding existing conditions before development begins

Science-based baseline studies and full ESIA/EIA/IEE processes for mining, infrastructure, and development projects.

Our M&E and research work

Reliable evidence for responsible project planning

Daira Sabz conducts environmental and social assessments for infrastructure, mining, industrial and development projects. Its work combines field surveys, laboratory analysis, stakeholder consultation and multidisciplinary impact assessment to establish existing conditions and evaluate potential project effects.

Assignments range from targeted biodiversity and socioeconomic baseline studies to Initial Environmental Examinations and comprehensive Environmental and Social Impact Assessments. Findings are translated into practical mitigation, management and monitoring measures for clients, regulators and affected stakeholders.

Completed projects

Baseline and impact assessment in practice

Science-based baseline studies and full ESIA/EIA/IEE processes for mining, infrastructure, and development projects.
Initial Environmental Examination

Herat Marble, Onyx and Travertine Project — ESIA

Environmental and social assessment for Ghaznawi Farah’s marble, onyx and travertine project in Herat, combining baseline studies, testing, consultation and support for NEPA review.

Herat, Afghanistan

Initial Environmental Examination

Fazaa Sabz Wastewater Treatment Project — IEE

Initial environmental examination and management planning for Fazaa Sabz’s wastewater treatment project in Arghandi, Paghman, including water, soil, air and noise assessment.

Arghandi, Paghman, Kabul, Afghanistan

Initial Environmental Examination

Sabah Construction-Stone Mining Project — IEE

Initial environmental examination for Sabah’s construction-stone mining project in Zindajan, Herat, addressing baseline conditions, impacts, mitigation and regulatory review.

Zindajan, Herat, Afghanistan

Salang Corridor — Biodiversity Baseline Assessment Initial Environmental Examination

Salang Corridor — Biodiversity Baseline Assessment

Biodiversity baseline work for SMEC International on the Salang Corridor, covering flora, fauna, habitats, potential impacts and mitigation recommendations.

Salang Corridor, Afghanistan

Mes Aynak Copper ESIA — Phase I Baseline Initial Environmental Examination

Mes Aynak Copper ESIA — Phase I Baseline

Comprehensive environmental and social baseline for one of the world's largest undeveloped copper deposits, aligned with IFC Performance Standards.

Logar, Afghanistan

How we deliver

Rigorous methods, grounded in field realities

Daira Sabz structures each assignment around the client's evaluation questions, evidence requirements and operating environment.

Baseline data collection

Field surveys, environmental sampling, laboratory testing, GIS analysis and socioeconomic research establish credible pre-project conditions.

Multidisciplinary impact analysis

Environmental, ecological, social, economic, health and cultural impacts are assessed through coordinated specialist inputs.

Management and monitoring measures

Findings are converted into mitigation actions, environmental and social management plans and practical monitoring requirements.

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Need a clear view of your project's risks and impacts?

Whether you require a baseline survey, Initial Environmental Examination, full ESIA or specialist environmental study, Daira Sabz can develop an assessment approach aligned with your project, regulatory obligations and stakeholder requirements.