OUR PROJECTS
Environmental and Social Assessments
Sustainability Assessment Protocol for the Arena I-II Hydropower Project in
Honduras
Sustainability Assessment Protocol for the Arena I-II HPP in Honduras
Miles completed an Official Assessment for the Arenal I-II hydropower project using the Implementation Tool from the Hydropower Sustainability Assessment Protocol by the IHA. The report assessed and scored the project on the 21 topics specific to hydropower
Metro Manila Flood Control
Metro Manila Flood Control
Miles was responsible for supervising and managing the environmental and social assessment of pumping stations involved in phase one of the Metro Manila Flood Control project.
Cumulative Effects of Geothermal Power
Cumulative Effects of Geothermal Power
At 4000m above sea level in the Bolivian Altiplano, Miles assessed the cumulative effects of geothermal power development in relation to mining, tourism, agriculture, and sensitive environments.
Strategic Environmental Assessment in Mongolia
Strategic Environmental Assessment in Mongolia
Miles was involved in the MINIS project from the Government of Mongolia to advise on the regional strategic assessments and the cumulative impact assessment of proposed mining, hydroelectric, and water diversion projects
Strategic Assessment of Oil and Gas in South America
Strategic Assessment of Oil and Gas in South America
The Ciera Group led a team of multi-national environmental, engineering and social specialists in a regional strategic environmental assessment for a confidential client. The RSEA incorporated an evaluation of stakeholders, value added components, risk and cumulative impact assessments.
Environmental and Social Monitoring and Performance
Rio Bruno Reestablishment
Rio Bruno Reestablishment
Miles, Juan, and Efrain Dominquez composed a panel of experts evaluating the success of an innovative stream development project at the Cerrejon Mine in Colombia where natural drainage and ecological conditions are being recreated.
Biodiversity in Cities
Biodiversity in Cities
Miles completed a white paper on the importance of maintaining biodiversity in urban environments in Latin America and the Caribbean. This included case studies and policy recommendations.
Reventazon Hydroelectric Project
Reventazon Hydroelectric Project
From 2013-2018 Miles Scott-Brown, Juan Quintero and Maria Clara Mejia monitored the environmental and social compliance of the Reventazon Hydroelectric Project in Costa Rica.
(Photo courtesy of Hydroworld).
Regulatory Permitting and Compliance
Ituango Hydroelectric Project
Ituango Hydroelectric Project
The Ciera Group was hired to conduct a gap analysis and an assessment of the area of influence for the Ituango Hydroelectric Project. The application of international and Lender best practices and standards to the HPP were evaluated.
Vietnam Safeguards Assessment Framework
Vietnam Safeguards Assessment Framework
Miles assessed Vietnams national environmental and social management framework against the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework and Policies to ensure compliance.