Lecture(9) Instructor : Dr. Abed Al-Majed Nassar 2009-2010.
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Environmental impact assessment
DefinitionDefinition
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an assessment of the possible impact—positive or negative—that a proposed project may have on the environment, together consisting of the natural, social and economic aspects.
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an assessment of the possible impact—positive or negative—that a proposed project may have on the environment, together consisting of the natural, social and economic aspects.
Purpose of EIA
The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that decision makers consider the ensuing environmental impacts to decide whether to proceed with the project. The International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) defines an environmental impact assessment as "the process of identifying, predicting, evaluating and mitigating the biophysical, social, and other relevant effects of development proposals prior to major decisions being taken and commitments made.
The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that decision makers consider the ensuing environmental impacts to decide whether to proceed with the project. The International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) defines an environmental impact assessment as "the process of identifying, predicting, evaluating and mitigating the biophysical, social, and other relevant effects of development proposals prior to major decisions being taken and commitments made.
Social Impact assessment (SIA)
Social impact assessment includes the processes of analyzing, monitoring and managing the intended and unintended social consequences, both positive and negative, of planned interventions (policies, programs, plans, projects) and any social change processes invoked by those interventions.
Social impact assessment includes the processes of analyzing, monitoring and managing the intended and unintended social consequences, both positive and negative, of planned interventions (policies, programs, plans, projects) and any social change processes invoked by those interventions.
SIA Purpose
Its primary purpose is to bring about a more sustainable and equitable biophysical and human environment.
Its primary purpose is to bring about a more sustainable and equitable biophysical and human environment.
Specialist Related to Environmental Assessment
Natural ResourcesSpecialist
Air•Air quality/pollution analyst•Air pollution control engineer•Noise expert
land•Soil engineer•Engineering geologist
Water•Hydrologist•Civil/sanitary engineer•Chemist
Human•Social planner•Economist•Transportation planner•Urban planner