Carsten M Hüttche
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Environment Specialist
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ENVIRONMENT SPECIALIST
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HUTTCHE, Carsten M
06 May 1966
German / Singapore PR
8, Jalan Arnap Singapore 249314
(65) 97321644; Mobile: (65) 983 62201 / (65) 67321645
carstenh@pacific.net.sg; envpro@starhub.net.sg
MSc, Biology (Tropical Ecology), Freie Universität Berlin (FU
Berlin) in conjunction with National University of Singapore
(NUS)
Lecturing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Tropical
Ecology and Sustainable Design for degree program by Lincoln
University, New Zealand, in Singapore since 2002
“Environmental Auditing in Asia and the Indonesian Strategy
Towards Sustainable Development”, November 1994
“Planning and Design for Small-Scale Ecotourism Development
Projects”, May 2000
“Responsibility Business: Sustainability or Profitability”,
September 2004
English
(Excellent)
French
(Good)
German
(Native)
Indonesian (Good)
The Nature Society Singapore (NSS)
The Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility (CCSR), Singapore
The Singapore Institute of Biology
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, PR China, Singapore, Thailand,
India, SAR Hong Kong, Maldives, Iran, Germany
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Key Qualifications:
Years of experience: 13
Carsten holds a M.Sc., in Biology (Tropical Ecology) from the University of Berlin in Germany, and has some 13 years
experience in the environment sector. His first assignment in Indonesia was in 1993, and since then has worked on some
17 relevant assignments in Indonesia, and is therefore fully familiar with the AMDAL process in Indonesia, along with
other Indonesia government environmental regulations and procedures.
He is currently working on one of the ADB funded Earthquake and Tsunami Emergency Support Project (ETESP)
packages as the Environment Specialist and also worked on the Inter Island Transport Project (ADB SSTA 4429-INO) in
the country, he has prepared Initial Environmental Examinations (IEE) and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA’s) in
accordance with applicable Indonesian standards, and in line with ADB requirements. In total, has prepared about 20
rapid environmental assessments, IEEs and EIAs to ADB standards, for projects up to several ten million dollars in value.
He has a good command of Bahasa Indonesian and is able to hold a technical discussion and give presentations in the
language.
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FROM
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1998 TO PRESENT
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT
Relevant Projects
A1.
PROJECT NAME
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Earthquake and Tsunami Emergency Support Project, Irrigation
Component, ADB, Aceh and Nias, North Sumatra, Indonesia
FROM
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February 2006 to Present (1 month)
POSITION HELD
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Environmental Specialist (Black & Veatch)
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Prepare an initial environmental examination (lEE) or environmental
impact assessment (EIA) and a summary lEE or a summary EIA for the whole Project, in accordance with
applicable national standards, and in line with ADB requirements.
A2.
PROJECT NAME
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Pilot Field Trial of Enhanced Constructed Wetlands for the
Treatment of Stromwater at Kranji Reservoir, Singapore
FROM
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April 2005 to Present (10 months, in progress)
POSITION HELD
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Environmental Specialist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Conducting environmental assessment of pollutants in stormwater runoff from urban and mixed water catchments in Singapore; designing development for stormwater treatment
systems based on constructed wetland technology and iron-mediated nutrient removal; construction of a 1,000
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sqm pilot system and subsequent testing of performance and function.
A3.
PROJECT NAME
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Rapid Environmental Assessment of Tsunami Damage to Coastal
Ecological Resources, Private, Indonesia
FROM
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March 2005 (1 month)
POSITION HELD
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Environmental Assessment Specialist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Conduct rapid environmental assessment of coral reef and mangrove
ecosystems impacted by the December 26 tsunami in Aceh. Worked as part of multi-disciplinary team to conduct
and report research results to stakeholders. Provided inputs and prepared draft proposals for ecological and
economic recovery in Aceh for Flora Fauna International – Aceh Programme.
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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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with Indonesian legislative framework
approval.
A9.
PROJECT NAME
Environmental Assessment for SSTA for Inter Island Transport
Project, ADB TA No 4429-INO, Indonesia
FROM
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March 2005 (0.25 months)
POSITION HELD
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Environmental Specialist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Conduct environmental assessment for new proposed resettlement site
in connection with the Sorong airport extension. Oversee all environmental issues relative to the preparation of a
resettlement area in Sorong. Prepare a report indicating whether the area is acceptable and providing an action
plan for environmental protection activities needed fitting ADB policy; revise as needed the PPTA final report to
ADB.
Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Services for Drainage
Improvement in Northern New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, PR
China
FROM
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February 2005 (0.75 months)
POSITION HELD
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Environmental Specialist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Undertake the Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) and
obtain all necessary approval for the LVIA. Provide general advice on how to meet the requirements of Drainage
Services Department (DSD) and represent the Client in dealing with DSD in connection with the LVIA.
Feasibility for Samut Prakarn Wastewater Treatment Project,
ADB, Thailand
FROM
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January 2005 (0.5 months)
POSITION HELD
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Environmental Specialist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Provide comments and advise on seawater quality modeling of treated
water discharge from sea outfall and subsequent ecological marine impacts.
Inter Island Transportation Project, ADB TA No 4038-INO,
Indonesia
FROM
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November 2003 to present (3.5 months intermittent)
POSITION HELD
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Environmental Specialist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Develop and apply environmental evaluation criteria for proposed
inter-island transport interventions in Eastern Indonesia. Assisting the Ministry of Communications in
environmental evaluation of transport projects and integrating the ADB environmental assessment process
framework with Indonesia framework (AMDAL). Assessing the capacity of stakeholders, especially
BAPEDALDA in Eastern Indonesia in context of regional autonomy. Review and edit final project evaluations
according to ADB Environmental Assessment Guidelines (2003) for bank’s decision making process.
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RKL/RPL for Primate Breeding Facility/Riau Islands, Indonesia
May to August 2004 (4 months)
EIA (AMDAL) Specialist
Conduct project environmental assessment process within framework
(AMDAL); prepare and submit EIA documentation to authorities for
Pollution Control Study (PCS) for Tuas Desalination Plant
Singspring Pte Ltd, Singapore
FROM
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April to December 2003 (9 months)
POSITION HELD
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Team Coordinator / Environmental Assessment Specialist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Environmental impact assessment for Singapore’s first RO desalination
plant according to EPCA (Environmental Pollution Control Act) of national legislation; coordinate
environmental inputs with project process engineers for outfall configuration and location.
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A10.
PROJECT NAME
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Tourism Challenge Fund (PPP): Bintan Ecotourism Venture
Project, DFID, Indonesia
FROM
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July 2001 to November 2003 (15 months)
POSITION HELD
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International Technical Team Leader (TA)
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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The project aims to develop community-based ecotourism microenterprise for rural low income families in Indonesia. Development of a comprehensive project framework for 3years. Detailed stakeholder analysis and cooperation framework development between local communities,
regional development and private sector tourism partners. Micro-enterprise and tourism capacity building in 2
communities. Project and staff management (7 domestic consultants). Technical and progress reporting, resultoriented project evaluation. As part of the ecotourism capacity building programs, the consultant also developed
strategies and plans for sustainable resources usage on village level in Indonesia. For the community of Sungai
Kecil, Bintan Utara, a sustainable pandan handicraft workshop facility was developed and built as a 'Gotong
Royong' initiative by the villagers. This was linked to a sustainable pandan planting program to support the
village handicraft industry.
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PROJECT NAME
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Water Quality Assessment of Jurong Lake, Singapore
FROM
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July to September 2003 (3 months)
POSITION HELD
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Ambient Water Quality Specialist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Develop and conduct an ambient water quality assessment program for
recreational water use in Singapore. Supervise hydrographic and water velocity assessments. Evaluate
measurement against national and international standards for recreational uses of lakes. Advise on public health
risks and technical measures to improve ambient water quality.
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Design and Construction Supervision for Constructed Wetland
Wastewater Treatment System at Singapore Night Safari,
Singapore
FROM
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March 2001 to April 2003 (6 months)
POSITION HELD
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Wastewater Treatment Specialist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Design a constructed wetland system for the treatment and recycling of
animal husbandry wastewater. Advise on environmental compliance issues. Prepare and submit construction
drawings to National Environmental Agency (NEA). Supervise construction and commissioning of system.
RKL/RPL for Kampong Bale Village Development/Riau Islands,
Indonesia
FROM
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December 2002 to February 2003 (3 months)
POSITION HELD
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EIA (AMDAL) Specialist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Conduct project environmental assessment process within framework
with Indonesian legislative framework (AMDAL). Prepare and submit EIA documentation to authorities for
approval.
Ecotourism Feasibility Study for Berau Regency/East
Kalimantan/Conservancy (TNC), Indonesia
FROM
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May to June 2002 (1.5 months)
POSITION HELD
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Ecotourism Specialist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Conducted a stakeholder analysis of regional government, local
communities and private sector. Natural resources planning and management practices were analyzed for the
Regency. An evaluation of TNC’s conservation and natural resources policies, programs and projects for Berau
was conducted. A capacity building strategy for ecotourism development for local communities was proposed.
The opportunities and benefits of integrating ecotourism into TNC’s framework of conservation and sustainable
development policies and programs were discussed.
Wastewater Treatment Systems for Hilltop SPA for PT Bintan
Hotels, Indonesia
FROM
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February to March 2002 (2 months)
POSITION HELD
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AMDAL and Environmental Mitigation Specialist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Site assessment, environmental impact evaluation and design services
for wastewater treatment system up-grading (re-design of grease traps). Processing of pre-treated wastewater
with constructed wetland technology, design development and drawings. Advise on wastewater treatment
standards and processes for spa effluent at Banyan Tree Bintan Resorts. Construction supervision and
commissioning. Addendum to AMDAL reports for Banyan Tree Bintan Hilltop Spa Extension Project.
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Environment Specialist
A16.
PROJECT NAME
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Project Identification Mission for Natural Resources Planning and
Management Project in East Kalimantan, EC, Indonesia
FROM
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August to October 2001 (1.5 months)
POSITION HELD
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International Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
Specialist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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The EC has commissioned a project identification mission to Indonesia
to identify an EC-Indonesia co-operation project in the field of natural resources planning and management in
East Kalimantan. The consultant developed a Regency (Kabupaten)-based capacity building project, aiming to
strengthen the regional agencies involved in natural resources planning and management in the context of
regional autonomy. A stakeholder analysis was conducted in Berau and Bulungan Regencies. A focus of the
proposed project was to foster transparency in decision-making and the involvement of civil society in the
process.
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Initial Ecological and Social Examination for JTC Wafer Fab
Parks in Singapore/Environmental Technology Institute (ETI),
Singapore
FROM
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May to June 2001 (2 months)
POSITION HELD
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Environmental / Social Impact Assessment Specialist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Site inspections were conducted for the identification and
documentation of ecological and social impact issues. Predictions on ecological and social impacts and impact
boundaries were made based on available data. Recommendations for the Environmental Management Plan for
the three sites were presented for inclusion in Environmental Impact Assessment Statement.
Asia Ecobest Programme: Appropriate “Clean and Green
Industry for the Asian Tourism Industry”, EU, Singapore
FROM
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May 2000 to December 2001 (12 months)
POSITION HELD
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Environmental Specialist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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The study aimed to asses the market potentials for appropriate
environmental technologies, specifically in the areas renewable energies and wastewater treatment, in the Asian
tourism industry. A report and manual provided market orientation to small and medium sized European
companies to gain access to a new market for renewable energies and other appropriate environmental
technologies in Asia. Assistance to Asian tourism developers and operators to understand the benefits from and
highlight the incentives of the use of appropriate environmental technologies in their operation.
Wastewater Treatment Systems for Back-of-House at Banyan
Tree Bintan, Indonesia
FROM
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October 1999 to October 2000 (6 months)
POSITION HELD
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Wastewater Treatment Specialist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Site assessment and design services for wastewater treatment system.
Processing of pre-treated wastewater with constructed wetland technology, design development and drawings.
Advise on wastewater treatment standards and processes for spa effluent ant Banyan Tree Bintan Resorts.
Construction supervision and commissioning.
Environmental Management and Environmental Monitoring
Training at Laguna Resort Development/Riau Islands, Indonesia
FROM
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December 1998 to July 1999 (6 months)
POSITION HELD
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Environmental Specialist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Develop an environmental monitoring program and training of ground
staff for integrated resources development. Prepare and submit initial bi-annual environmental monitoring report
to authorities, including coral reef health assessment as blueprint for further monitoring activities.
Advisory Services to the Provincial Government of Kalimantan
Timor (East Kalimantan) in Spatial Planning and Environmental
Impact Management in the Transportation Sector, Indonesia
FROM
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October to December 1998 (3 months)
POSITION HELD
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International Environmental Specialist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Analyzed the integration of environmental and conservation aspects.
Prepare a sectoral assessment in forested area from environmental and conservation perspectives. Conduct infield rapid environmental evaluation. Conduct detailed stakeholder discussions. Provided direct inputs to the
Five-Year Spatial Plan for the province provided guidelines for GEG and AMDAL integration to BAPPEDA.
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A22.
PROJECT NAME
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Guidelines for Ecotourism for Integrated Conservation and
Development Project (ICDP), World Bank, Indonesia
FROM
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May to June 1998 (1.5 months)
POSITION HELD
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International Ecotourism Specialist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Direct inputs to the first database on best management practices for
Integrated Conservation and Development Projects (ICDPs) in Indonesia. Developed and compiled guidelines
for the feasibility assessment and development process of ecotourism operations in National Parks and ICDPs in
Indonesia to be distributed by the World Bank to be disseminated as a comprehensive database.
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PROJECT NAME
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Environmental Justification Report/EIA for Banyan Tree Hotel
and Resorts, Pulau Bintan, Indonesia
FROM
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1997 to 1998 (4 months)
POSITION HELD
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AMDAL Specialist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Provided a detailed environmental impact assessment for phase 2&3
tourism resort development for Banyan Tree Resorts on Bintan Island. Followed the format and standards set by
the Indonesian Environmental Management Agency (BAPPEDAL). Developed a comprehensive and stringent
environmental mitigation and management plan (RKL/RPL) for the resort. Based on the assessment the client
received a waiver to construct resort buildings within the 100 meter shoreline setback stipulated by the
Indonesian authorities. Followed up on the actual implementation of the mitigation plan by providing technical
solutions and product access to the resort operator (e.g. wastewater management).
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Mamut Copper Mine
(MCM), Sabah, Malaysia
FROM
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1997 to 1997 (4 months)
POSITION HELD
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Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Prepared an Environmental Scoping Study for the proposed closure
and conversion of the mine to identify major issues associated with the proposed conversion of the site for use as
a resort development. Preparation for the scoping study included reconnaissance surveys conducted at the sites,
interviews with key informants, and literature reviews. Principal issues identified include (among others) effects
of construction, impacts on flora and fauna, impacts on conservation of national parks, impacts on water quality,
and socioeconomic consequences.
Environmental Planning for El Nido Resort / Lio Site, El Nido,
Northern Palawan, Philippines
FROM
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1996 (1.5 months)
POSITION HELD
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International EIA Specialist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Conduct an environmental site assessment to determined
environmental site assessment to determined environmentally sensitive areas in El Nido. Advise client on EIA
requirements for proposed project. Provide inputs on sustainable development for planning implementation
process.
Ecological and Socio-economic Reporting for Fil Estate’s Laurel
Volcanic Mountain Ridge-Teal Lakeside Integrated Development,
Philippines
FROM
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1996 to 1997 (6 months)
POSITION HELD
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International Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Conduct an environmental evaluation of development programs and
site assessments to determined environmentally sensitive areas. Advise Client on EIA requirements for proposed
project. Provide program to integrated principles of sustainable development for planning and implementation
process.
Environmental Planning and Management for 23,000 ha Tourism
Development (Bintan Beach International Resort), Indonesia
FROM
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May 1995 to April 1996 (12 months)
POSITION HELD
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Senior Environmental Specialist
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Planning and management of all environmental and conservation work
at the 23,000 ha integrated tourism development project on Pulau Bintan Island, Riau province, Indonesia.
Scoping and conducting of natural resources inventories and biodiversity assessments to assess tourism
development potential and environmental sensitive area management plans. Development and implementation of
environmental management and conservation management strategies and planning parameters (e.g. Network of
Greenbelt Corridors/Conservation Core Zones) for the project.
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PROJECT NAME
12.
DETAILED TASKS ASSIGNED
IN THIS PROJECT
WORK UNDERTAKEN THAT BEST ILLUSTRATES
CAPABILITY TO HANDLE THE TASKS ASSIGNED
Environmental Studies (IEE, EIA,
etc)
A1(1); A2(10); A3(1); A4(0.25); A5(0.75); A6(0.5); A7(3.5); A8(4);
A9(9); A10(15); A11(3); A12(6); A13(3); A14(1.5); A15(2);
A16(1.5); A17(2); A18(12); A19(6); A20(6); A21(3); A22(1.5);
A23(4); A24(4); A25(1.5); A26(6); A27(12); A28(17)
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Development of Conservation Management Program for 23,000 ha
Tourism Development (Bintan Beach International Resort),
Indonesia
FROM
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January 1994 to May 1995 (17 months)
POSITION HELD
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Conservation Management Executive
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Policy development for the resort's environmental and conservation
programs.
Environmental guidelines for Design and Development Guidelines for resorts (DDGs).
Environmental site evaluations and rapid natural resources inventories.
No of projects: 28
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Sanitation Component
A2(10); A5(0.75); A6(0.5); A9(9); A11(3); A12(6); A15(2); A17(2);
A18(12); A19(6); A23(4); A25(1.5); A26(6); A27(12); A28(17)
No of projects: 15
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AMDAL Experience
Experience in Indonesia
Total time: 91.75 months
A7(3.5); A8(4); A13(3); A15(2); A21(3)
No of projects: 5
D
Total time: 137 months
Total time: 15.5 months
A1(1); A3(1); A4(0.25); A7(3.5); A8(4); A10(15); A13(3); A14(1.5);
A15(2); A16(1.5); A19(6); A20(6); A21(3); A22(1.5); A23(4);
A27(12); A28(17)
No of projects: 17
Total time: 82.25 months
Environment Specialist
Carsten M Hüttche