Environmental Impact Assessment
Cutting Edge for the 21st Century

This book examines the crucial role of EIA in government decision-making in Europe, the Nordic countries, North America, Asia and the Pacific.

Alan Gilpin (Author)

9780521429672, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 25 November 1994

200 pages
27.3 x 21 x 1.5 cm, 0.55 kg

"The book is rich on case studies from various parts of the world." Environmental International

In many countries development of mines, dams, high-rise buildings or airports is unable to proceed without a positive environmental impact statement (EIS). This process of environmental impact assessment (EIA) aims to ensure that the likely outcomes of any development are addressed at an early stage so that disastrous environmental and social consequences can be avoided. This book examines the crucial role of EIA in government decision-making in Europe, the Nordic countries, North America, Asia and the Pacific.

Abbreviations
List of checklists
List of figures
List of tables
List of maps
Preface
1. EIA approaches
2. EIA procedures
3. EIA methodologies
4. Public participation, inquiries, and mediation
5. International organisations
6. Europe
7. The Nordic countries
8. North America
9. Asia and the Pacific
10. Towards the twenty-first century
References
Glossary
Bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: Environmental science, engineering & technology [TQ], Pollution & threats to the environment [RNP], Central government [JPQ], Social research & statistics [JHBC]