Overview
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a crucial process that helps identify and evaluate the potential environmental effects of proposed projects. By assessing these impacts before project approval, EIA ensures that decision-makers consider environmental factors, leading to more sustainable devel...
Key Terms
Example: A small residential project may not need an EIA, while a large industrial project does.
Example: Scoping may highlight the need to assess air quality impacts.
Example: Planting trees to offset carbon emissions from a new highway.
Example: Holding community meetings to discuss project impacts.
Example: Assessing how a new factory will affect local wildlife.
Example: Measuring current water quality before a dam construction.
Related Topics
Sustainability Assessment
Evaluating the sustainability of projects and practices to ensure long-term environmental health.
intermediateEcological Impact Assessment
Focusing specifically on the ecological effects of projects on ecosystems and biodiversity.
advancedEnvironmental Policy
Understanding the laws and regulations that govern environmental protection and management.
intermediateKey Concepts
Impact PredictionMitigation MeasuresPublic ParticipationRegulatory Framework