Daira Sabz Signs Landmark Contract with MJAM for Baghdara Hydropower ESIA
Kabul, Afghanistan
Daira Sabz Consulting and Engineering Group has officially signed a major contract with MCC-JCL Aynak Minerals Company (MJAM) to conduct the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the Baghdara Hydropower Project, one of Afghanistan’s most significant infrastructure undertakings.
The Baghdara Hydropower Project, located on the border of Parwan and Kapisa provinces, is designed to generate clean, reliable energy to power Afghanistan’s future economic growth, including supplying electricity to the Aynak Copper Mine and surrounding communities.
As the contracted ESIA consultant, Daira Sabz will lead comprehensive baseline studies, stakeholder engagement, and the development of environmental and social management plans in alignment with:
- Afghanistan’s National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) regulations,
- Afghanistan’s National Standard Authorities (ANSA) standards,
- World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF),
- IFC Performance Standards, and
- Daira Sabz’s own ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified systems.
Mr Ali Baba Behruz, Vice President of Daira Sabz, stated:
“This project marks an important step for starting the Mes Aynak mine activities and sustainable development. Our role is to ensure that environmental protection and social responsibility remain at the heart of Baghdara’s development. We are proud to be entrusted with such a critical national project.”
The ESIA will cover a wide spectrum of assessments, including:
- Water resources and hydrogeology,
- Soil and geology,
- Air quality and noise,
- Flora, fauna, and biodiversity,
- Socio-economic conditions and cultural heritage,
- Stakeholder engagement and resettlement action planning.
Ali Baba Behruz, Vice President of Daira Sabz, emphasized the firm’s commitment:
“With our strong track record in environmental consulting, mining engineering, and project management, we bring proven expertise and international standards to ensure Baghdara’s long-term sustainability.”
Daira Sabz, an Afghan-owned and internationally active firm headquartered in Kabul and Stuttgart, Germany, is recognized for delivering cutting-edge consulting services across environmental management, mining, infrastructure, and technology-driven solutions. The company is certified by NEPA to provide environmental services and continues to build trust with global partners through innovation, compliance, and community-centred approaches.
This signing with MJAM underscores Daira Sabz’s growing role as Afghanistan’s strategic partner for development and sustainability, contributing not only to national energy security but also to international recognition of Afghan professional excellence.
