Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process of evaluating the likely environmental impacts of a proposed project or development, taking into account inter-related socio-economic, cultural and ...

Synda Obaji previously received funding from the Niger Delta Development Commission, Nigeria. Since 1972, when the first world conference on the environment was held, there have been various responses ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Environmental and social impact assessments as they’re implemented in development projects across Africa need a “shake-up” to ensure they’re fit ...

The proposed reforms are designed to improve the effectiveness of the current EIA system by introducing greater flexibility and stronger integration with other environmental management tools.

This e-learning course was developed under the scope of the IAEA MEREIA Programme. The course offers practical guidance on approaches and methods for radiological environmental impact assessment.The ...

The Second Training Workshop for participants in the IAEA’s programme on Methods for Radiological and Environmental Impact Assessment (MEREIA) is part of the capacity-building and knowledge management ...

On August 4, 2016, the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) to help protect people and the environment in the investment projects it finances ...

Nepal has for decades required an environmental impact assessment (EIA) be conducted for development projects, but their quality and monitoring has been largely ineffective, experts say. The issue ...

Human Rights Watch (HRW) welcomes the opportunity to provide information to the Special Rapporteur to inform her upcoming report to the United Nations General Assembly in its eightieth session. This ...

Robert B. Gibson has funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada for work on next generation assessment. He is also a member of the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada's ...