Difference between revisions of "Hydro - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)"
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An environmental impact assessment (EIA) is an assessment of the possible impact—positive or negative—that a proposed project may have on the environment, considering natural, social and economic aspects. The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that decision makers consider the ensuing environmental impacts to decide whether to proceed with the project. | An environmental impact assessment (EIA) is an assessment of the possible impact—positive or negative—that a proposed project may have on the environment, considering natural, social and economic aspects. The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that decision makers consider the ensuing environmental impacts to decide whether to proceed with the project. | ||
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<u>EIA Resources on the Web</u><br> | <u>EIA Resources on the Web</u><br> | ||
Revision as of 20:06, 15 June 2009
An environmental impact assessment (EIA) is an assessment of the possible impact—positive or negative—that a proposed project may have on the environment, considering natural, social and economic aspects. The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that decision makers consider the ensuing environmental impacts to decide whether to proceed with the project.
Environmental Impacts of Small Hydro Power Projects
EIA Resources on the Web
EIA in the European Commission
EIA in a Transboundary Context - Espoo Convention
