What is Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?
EIA is a study to identify, predict, evaluate and communicate information about the impacts on the environment of a proposed project and to detail out the mitigating measures prior to project approval and implementation. Why Do We Need EIA? EIA is essentially a planning mechanism for preventing environmental problems due to an action. It ensures that the potential problems are foreseen and addressed at an early stage in the project planning and design. Thus this will avoid costly mistakes in project implementation, either because of the environmental damages that are likely to arise during project implementation, or because of modifications that may be required subsequently in order to make the action environmentally acceptable. EIA when integrated into the existing planning and decision-making structure, provides additional information towards a better decision-making. What to Consider Prior to EIA Study? Project Concept Project proponent must make sure that the concept of the propose
Related Questions
- Does your proposal require further statutory assessment e.g. Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?
- What is the difference bet ween the EIA and EA (environment impact assessment and environmental audit)?
- Why a Training in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?
