strategy
Ensuring environmental impact assessment of proposed development projects
Synonyms:
Conducting environmental impact assessment of development plansMaking complete analysis of environmental impacts of projects
Context:
Environmental impact assessment (EIA) is an evaluation used to predict and address the likely environmental and social consequences of a proposed activity such as a development project. They are usually legally required and enforced. Using EIAs facilitates the rejection of socially and environmentally unacceptable development projects. Implementation:
EIAs were first made a legal requirement of all large proposed development in the USA, and have since been used by other countries. Broader:
Assessing environmental impactsPlanning for environmental factorsDeveloping methods that safeguard environmental quality Narrower:
Implementing economic appraisal for proposed development activitiesUndertaking prior environmental impact assessments of infrastructure plansUndertaking environmental impact assessment of major coastal and marine area projectsRequiring environmental assessment of development projects likely to affect water quality Facilitated by:
Piloting environmental health projectsPromoting strategic environmental impact assessmentImplementing environmental impact assessment for development programmes Subjects:
Fundamental Sciences → AnalyticsCommerce → Assessment
Environment → Environment
Development → Development
Type Classification:
D: Detailed strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
