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Environmental Impact Assessment - Introduction
The environmental impact assessment (EIA) is one of the most widely
used tools for identifying and mitigating adverse ecological effects
of development proposals. In 1987, UNEP adopted a set of goals and
principles on EIAs.
The environmental impact assessment (EIA) compares alternative
which could be used to realise a project and identifies the one
with the best combination of economic and environmental costs and
benefits. The process covers in a systematic way:
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Collection of information about an area and its characteristics
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Predication of the effects of a development on the area including
effects on people living in or using the area
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Vital information that can be used to make an informed decision
regarding whether the development should be permitted
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Introduction of changes into the design process to ameliorate
any adverse effects of the project where necessary
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Consultation between the developer, stakeholders and decision-makers
- assisting in resolving any conflicts between the project proponent
and the public
Benefits Of Conducting Environmental Impact
Assessments
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Facilitates informed decision making by
providing clear, well structured dispassionate analysis of the
effect and consequences of proposed projects
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Pre-emption or early withdrawal of unsound
proposals
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Assists in the selection of alternatives,
including the selection of the best practicable and most
environmentally friendly option
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Influences both project selection and design by
screening out environmentally unsound projects, as well as
modifying feasible projects - Mitigation of negative environmental
and social impacts
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Guides formal approval, including the
establishment of terms and conditions of project implementation
and follow-up
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Results in best practice prediction and
mitigation of adverse effects of projects
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Serves as an adaptive, organizational learning
process, in which the lessons of experience are feedback into
policy, institutional and project design - Enhancement of positive
aspects
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Incorporates stakeholder analysis
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Mitigation of negative environmental and social
impacts
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