Review:
Environmental Impact Assessment
overall review score: 4.5
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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process that assesses the environmental consequences of proposed projects, policies, or plans before they are implemented.
Key Features
- Identification of potential environmental impacts
- Mitigation measures to reduce negative impacts
- Public participation and stakeholder engagement
- Monitoring and reporting on environmental performance
Pros
- Helps prevent or reduce adverse environmental effects of development projects
- Promotes sustainable development by integrating environmental considerations into decision-making
- Increases transparency and accountability in decision-making processes
Cons
- Can be time-consuming and expensive to conduct thorough assessments
- Challenges in predicting long-term impacts and cumulative effects
- Potential for bias or manipulation in reporting findings