BTC Environmental Investment Programme - Turkey
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Tuesday, 27 March 2007
BTC Co has developed Project Environmental Investment Plans (PEIP) and Project Community Investment Plans (PCIP) to ensure that the pipeline project’s environmental and social objectives are achieved in Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey.

These plans go beyond reduction of impacts identified in the Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), and will bring additional benefits to those brought by the project. The PEIP will help towards achieving the ‘no-net-loss’ principle in respect of the ecological impacts of the projects, by promoting and conserving biodiversity. Specific projects in Turkey to be supported under the PEIP have been identified with the involvement of a wide range of stakeholders and include:
  • The need for public awareness and community involvement;
  • The conservation of habitats such as the important plant and bird areas, lesser caucasus forests; and
  • The conservation of important endangered species such as the green sea turtle, Mediterranean monk seals and black grouse.
The PCIP will help to ensure that benefits from the project are enjoyed by the same people that may be adversely affected by the project. Stakeholder dialogue has identified key themes for the programme, including:
  • The development of economic opportunities and income generation;
  • Development of the agricultural sector; and
  • Strengthening the capacity of communities to self organise, manage and initiate community drive development.
Both plans will be monitored and reviewed to ensure that they bring durable benefits to the three countries affected by the project.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 March 2007 )
 
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