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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT. DARLENE OEHLKE NIDO DE AGUILAS ESS. EIA definition (IBO). A method of detailed survey required, in many countries, before a major development.

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

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  1. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT DARLENE OEHLKE NIDO DE AGUILAS ESS

  2. EIA definition (IBO) • A method of detailed survey required, in many countries, before a major development. • Such a survey should include a baseline study to measure environmental conditions before development commences, and to identify areas and species of conservation importance. • The report produced is known as an environmental impact statement (EIS) • The monitoring should continue for some time after the development.

  3. Environmental Impact Assessment, EIA • An EIA is a report prepared BEFORE a development project or large change in the way an area of land is used. • The use of EIA’s is a fairly recent process. 1970’s USA 1985 Europe

  4. Development projects • Road construction • A hydroelectric power plant • A dam on a river • An airport • An extension of a city for housing • A mine

  5. Examples of projects from the AECOM company

  6. Purpose of an EIA • To aid in planning of development • To understand the environmental impact that may occur from a project before it is put into place (scoping) • To help determine ways to minimize the damage done to the environment

  7. An EIA will examine: • The original environment • Possible impacts on human life and the environment • Ways to reduce negative impacts • Economic benefits and other benefits of the project

  8. Baseline Study • The baseline study will include measurements of: • Microclimate • Biodiversity: Biotic components • Scenery • Abiotic components • Human populations in the area

  9. Scoping • Identify the key issues and concerns of the interested parties • Who is concerned? • What are the concerns? • What is the level of concern where the development becomes unacceptable?

  10. Summary of the purposes of the EIA: • Support the goals of environmental protection and sustainable development • Integrate environmental protection and economic decisions at the earliest stages of planning • To predict environmental, social, economic and cultural consequences • To mitigate any adverse impacts • To provide involvement of the public and government agencies

  11. Sample flow chart from a project in Malaysia http://www.njv.com.fj/waisoi-project-environmental-impact-assessment/

  12. Examples… • EIA Mojave Wind Farm • EIA review checklist for mining

  13. EIA • “EIA may be defined as a formal process used to predict the environmental consequences of any development project. EIA thus ensures that the potential problems are foreseen and addressed at an early stage in the projects planning and design.” • Manu and Anshu, UEMRI-India

  14. Bibliography • Environmental Impact Assessment UNEP • IB ESS Course Companion pages 299-300

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