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Advanced Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment

✍ Scribed by Angus Morrison-Saunders


Publisher
Edward Elgar Publishing
Year
2023
Tongue
English
Leaves
211
Series
Elgar Advanced Introductions
Edition
2
Category
Library

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✦ Synopsis


This updated second edition of the Advanced Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment offers an up-to-date exploration of the current theory and practice of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), a crucial tool for evaluating and mitigating the impacts of development projects on the environment. Angus Morrison-Saunders provides an overview of the key concepts, principles, and methodologies of EIA, with a focus on recent developments, emerging trends, and best practices in the field.

✦ Table of Contents


Contents
Preface to the second edition
Preface to the first edition
Acknowledgements
Part I: Overview and context
1. Introduction: setting the scene
2. Forms of EIA
3. Back to the beginning - EIA and the National Environmental Policy Act 1969 (US)
4. A brief reflection on the goals and purpose of EIA
Part II: Generic EIA process components
5. EIA and decision-making
6. Screening and scoping
7. Prediction, assessment and mitigation
8. Review, approval decision and EIA follow-up
Part III: About development
9. Spectrum of development and design considerations
10. Alternatives and mitigation
Part IV: About environment
11. Representing environment
12. Engaging with stakeholders
Part V: Bringing development and environment together
13. Science, uncertainty and adaptive management in EIA
14. Holistic and cumulative impact assessment
Part VI: Closing remarks on EIA
15. Conclusions
References
Index


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