Most countries in the world have Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes and procedures to evaluate the potential impact of development projects on the environment. This process, which attempts to predict the potential adverse effects of the proposed development project on the environment, is normally legislated and is part of the approval process for the project. Although these process...

A noteworthy feature of international environmental discourse since the late-1980s has been the shift toward anticipatory policies. Precaution is the leading policy approach that has emerged to guide environmental decision-makers confronted with inadequate information. The "precautionary principle" has found expression in Australia in the 1992 Intergovernmental Agreement on the Environment, var...

The Environmental Impact Assessment system, referred to as the EIA is evaluate impact of implementation plan or construction and operation project on environment, combine surrounding environmental quality status, propose ecological protection measures,then effectiveness measures, draw a conclusion feasibility project(planning) in terms protection.This article summarizes role progress two aspect...

We have reviewed the way that Impact Assessment is being applied to European Commission policies, and evaluated the Commission's recently published Impact Assessment Guidelines. Based on an analysis of recent meta-studies, the Commission's Guidelines for Impact Assessment and some case studies, we set out some core principles to guide future Impact Assessments, including transparency, quality c...

the impact assessment method seeks to bring about a more ecologically, socio-culturally and economically sustainable and equitable environment. determining the main factors affecting the attitudes of stakeholders is crucial for understanding the impacts of development plans. this approach helps planners and decision makers to identify the values and traits of stakeholders and accelerate the dif...

As environmental management is becoming increasingly complex, adequate assessment techniques must be utilized to forecast impact trends. The current study aims investigate the effectiveness of evaluation system in Greece regarding (EIA) concerning projects. Data were extracted from literature and a questionnaire, which was distributed electronically on Pan-Hellenic scale. Results indicated that...

The purpose of this paper was to prove that the standards for environmental friendliness set out by international law require states carry Health Impact Assessment (HIA) before implementation public or private investments having a potential human health impact even if national legal systems do not it. analysis both soft and treaty law, as well case-law courts tribunals show Environmental (EIA) ...

This essay analyzes the issue of copyright laws being used to stifle public involvement in environmental decision-making process Trinidad and Tobago. It provides a comprehensive discussion problem Environmental Management Authority (EMA), which is regulatory body Tobago (TT), attempting treat an Impact Assessment (EIA) as copyrighted. The tracks challenges faces by Fishermen Friends Sea (FFOS),...