Whats the Fuss about Environmental Assessments?
Swaziland has in recent years seen a mushrooming of developments such as roads, industries, factory shells, dams and houses to name a few. Swaziland upholds the principles of sustainable development of which one of the major pillars is environmental governance. In this regard, before a development project is introduced in the country, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is conducted so as to avoid adverse impacts and to ensure long-term benefits of development.
