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Showing 1 to 20 of 51 for “"Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)"”.
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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and South African courts' interpretation of the legislative framework
The debate on the issue of the submission of environmental impact assessments (EIAs) goes back to the 1970s. The value of EIAs was first recognised by the South African government in 1976 with a report by the-then South African Council for the Environment entitled Identification and Evaluation of …
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Multi-jurisdictional analysis of integration of climate change considerations in regulations and guidelines across 16 environmental impact assessment (EIA) regimes
… activities affecting the environment, such as Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), remains underdeveloped and inconsistently applied. There is no clear direction on what measure of consideration is sufficient for environmental decision-making on potential impacts on the climate for proposed …
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Assessing the effectiveness of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process as a protective measure for indigenous plant species within the Sandveld area, from a conservation perspective
… of new lands without obtaining the prerequired environmental authorisations required for clearing new lands, containing indigenous vegetation. As a result of the intensified agricultural expansion within the area, displays a prime example of the negative effects of non-compliance with …
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Decision-making in the planning process and the contribution of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) : a case study based [on] comparative analysis of major sports events in Brazil and England
… attention from researchers is the subject of environmental impacts. For this reason, the present research investigates the decision-making in the planning process and the contribution of EIA in the context of major sports events and related infrastructure in Brazil and England. In order to …
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The SIA of the upgrading of the Olushandja Dam
This report is the social impact assessment (SIA) of the upgrading of the Olushandja Dam in north west Namibia as commissioned by Department of Environmental Affairs, Namibia. The report is to serve as specialist study for the environmental impact assessment (EIA) of the project.
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Environmental impact assessment and organisational change in Transport SA & ETSA Corporation / Megan Emma McCarthy.
Develops a framework for evaluating environmental impact assessment (EIA) and organisational change, and examines the influence of the EIA system on two government organisations within South Australia, Transport SA and ETSA . Finally analyses patterns of organisational change process in South …
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Public participation and environmental impact assessment in Romania: The case of Ro¿ia Montan¿. A call for the institutionalisation of public participation.
… this theory is developed from a critical assessment of two intermediate-level Romanian institutions: the deliberative system that has formed to debate the authorisation of a proposed gold mining project in Ro¿ia Montan¿, Romania and the legitimacy claims of the series of hybrid forums that …
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Environmental life cycle considerations for design-related decision making in minerals processing
The objective of this work is to inform environmental decision making in design for the environment in minerals processing. To this end an integrated decision hierarchy has been developed. This decision hierarchy incorporates technical, environmental and social considerations in the design process. …
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The role of EIA in influencing coastal access in two golf estates in the southern Cape coast, South Africa
… to the coast has been identified as a negative impact of such developments. The aim of this research is therefore to enhance understanding of changing coastal access patterns associated with two coastal golf estate developments along the southern Cape coast of South Africa and in particular to …
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Dam break risk assessment in Baker Valley (Chilean Patagonia)
… annual energy production of 18,430 GWH. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) presented by HidroAysen lacked of a dam failure impact assessment, crucial to prevent or minimize the impact of unexpected flooding caused by a dam failure. A dam break risk assessment was performed for the so …
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Climate Change in the Canadian Impact Assessment Process
… (GHGs), have been considered in Canadian environmental impact assessment (EIA) of energy projects. The legal and policy framework on EIA for energy projects has evolved, and the recent transition from the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act 2012 (CEAA 2012) regime to the Impact …
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The Efficacy and Challenges of Environmental Impact Assessment in Tanzania. The Law and Practice.
… focuses on the efficacy and challenges of environmental impact assessment (EIA). The scope of this dissertation covers Tanzania whereby Environmental Management Act, 2004 and Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit Regulation, 2005 is applied. The dissertation critically analyse the …
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Environmental impact assessment follow-up in selected Cape Town case studies as an indicator of effectiveness
The aim of this dissertation was to study Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) follow-up during construction as an important indicator of EIA effectiveness. The hypothesis for this dissertation was that EIA follow-up helped to bridge the divide between prediction and reality and is effective in …
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The effectiveness of public participation in environmental impact assessment in selected South African case studies
Public participation is an integral part of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process, as it provides opportunities for interested and affected parties (I&APs) to participate in the decision making process. The objective of public participation is to accomplish social and environmental …
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Quantifying the environmental impact on individuals' well-being in risk analysis
… in ways that exceed human and property losses. Environmental damages caused by disasters are often continuous, influencing a broader portion of society, and might continually affect future generations moreso than the acute impacts associated with human health risks. As this paper demonstrates, …
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The environmental impacts of upgrading the Olushandja Dam, northern Namibia
… in northern Namibia within the framework of the environmental impact assessment carried out for the project. This will enable the Namibian Department of Water Affairs (DWA) to improve their management of the dam for the benefit of the local communities and consumers in the Oshana Water Region …
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The Impact of Nandoni Dam construction on selected indigenous plant diversity: A case study in Thulamela Municipality within Vhembe District of Limpopo Province South Africa.
The study assessed the impact of Nandoni Dam construction on selected indigenous plant species (IPS) diversity: A case study in Thulamela Municipality within Vhembe District. The construction of Nandoni Dam started in 1998 and was completed in 2005. The research focused on the following three …
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Wilderness And Aesthetic Values In The Antarctic
The 1991 Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty requires parties: 'to identify within a systematic environmental-geographical framework ... areas of outstanding aesthetic and wilderness value' (Annex V, article 3.2). In order to develop these frameworks, procedures and …
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Participatory rural appraisal approaches, to improve public participation in South African EIA
… (PP) process is an important part of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) nationally and internationally. PP provides a platform where everyone affected directly and or indirectly by a development proposal can have an impact in the decision-making process. PP ought to involve all …
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Assessment of the Implementation of Environmental Management Act of 2004 on the Environmental Impact Assessment Process: The Case of Accommodation Facilities in Dar es Salaam
… this study was to assess the implementation of Environmental Management Act of 2004 on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process using a case study of accommodation facilities in Dar es Salaam city. This study employed structured interviews and close-ended questionnaires as means of data …
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