Environmental impact assessment: Retrospect and prospect

Jay, Stephen J.; Jones, Cecily; Slinn, Paul; Wood, Christopher

doi:10.1016/j.eiar.2006.12.001

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“…This EIA process is similar to other EIA processes worldwide in that the EIA is a process that analyzes and evaluates the impacts that human activities can have on the environment. Also, its purpose is to guarantee a sustainable development that is in harmony with human welfare and the conservation of ecosystems; thus, proven itself to be an effective tool in environmental planning and management (Jay et al 2007;Ortolano and Shepherd 1995;Toro et al 2010;Wathern 1994;Wood 1993).…”

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The mining sector of Liberia: current practices and environmental challenges

Wilson

Wang

Kabenge

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Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Liberia is endowed with an impressive stock of mineral reserves and has traditionally relied on mining, namely iron ore, gold, and diamonds, as a major source of income. The recent growth in the mining sector has the potential to contribute significantly to employment, income generation, and infrastructure development. However, the development of these mineral resources has significant environmental impacts that often go unnoticed. This paper presents an overview of the Liberian mining sector from historical, current development, and economic perspectives. The efforts made by government to address issues of environmental management and sustainable development expressed in national and international frameworks, as well as some of the environmental challenges in the mining sector are analyzed. A case study was conducted on one of the iron ore mines (China Union Bong Mines Investment) to analyze the effects of the water quality on the local water environment. The results show that the analyzed water sample concentrations were all above the WHO and Liberia water standard Class I guidelines for drinking water. Finally the paper examines the application of water footprint from a life cycle perspective in the Liberian mining sector and suggests some policy options for water resources management.

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The mining sector of Liberia: current practices and environmental challenges

Wilson

Wang

Kabenge

et al. 2017

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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“…Whereas EIA is the evaluation of effects likely to arise from a major project (or action) significantly affecting the environment, SEA refers to the systematic process of the analysis of environmental effects on policies, plans and programmes. Several authors argue that planning institutions could use IA measures in an "effective" manner by better integrating environmental considerations into the decision-making process [1,2,4,26]. Nevertheless, studies have shown that IA procedures often have a relatively weak impact on planning decisions -several critical challenges are pinpointed.…”

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“…Some of the most commonly used impact assessments are the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) [19]. The aim of these methods is to ensure that development only proceeds in an acceptable manner [1]. Whereas EIA is the evaluation of effects likely to arise from a major project (or action) significantly affecting the environment, SEA refers to the systematic process of the analysis of environmental effects on policies, plans and programmes.…”

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“…However, the planning process used in support of the development of environmentally acceptable energy projects is challenging. There is a call for a clearer definition of the criteria to be used in sustainable energy planning and to identify key institutional conditions required for IA regulations to effectively promote sustainable energy development in practice [1,4]. Based on a literature review of impact assessment procedures used during the energy planning process, this article asks the following:…”

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“…Conflicts over concrete wind power projects often occur during the planning process and, in particular, are related to the local environmental impacts on the landscape and threats to wildlife. An increasing number of researchers stress the importance of the planning institution's role with respect to balancing the concern for renewable energy production and carbon reductions on the one hand and local environmental concerns on the other -bringing about sustainable energy projects [1,2,3,4]. The key regulatory mechanism used by a planning institution when considering the different concerns is impact assessments (IA).…”

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Key criteria for sustainable wind energy planning—lessons from an institutional perspective on the impact assessment literature

Thygesen

Agarwal

2014

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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Citation for the version of the work held in 'OpenAIR@RGU"NOTICE: this is the author's version of a work that was accepted for publication in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, [VOL 39, November 2014 Abstract 1 : An increasing number of researchers stress the importance of the national planning institution's role with respect to promoting an "effective" decision-making process in terms of bringing about sustainable energy. Impact assessment (IA) procedures are seen as having strong potential in supporting environmentally conscious energy production. This article discusses criteria for sustainable wind power planning and compares the centralised planning systems for wind energy in two countries -Norway and Scotland -as illustrating cases. We ask the following: What key criteria should be present to secure sustainable wind energy planning, and what are the critical institutional conditions to fulfil these criteria? A review of relevant IA literature reveals four key criteria for promoting sustainable wind planning: (i) clear and integrated political priorities, (ii) stakeholder involvement, (iii) strategic environmental assessment (SEA) and (iv) stringent permission and assessment requirements. We also determined that critical institutional conditions exist that effectively promote sustainable energy production: (a) coordinated energy policy institutions, (b) legitimate planning procedures, (c) that SEAs are followed in the decision-making process and (d) statutory planning regulations.

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Environmental impact assessment: Retrospect and prospect

Cited by 381 publications

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The mining sector of Liberia: current practices and environmental challenges

The mining sector of Liberia: current practices and environmental challenges

Key criteria for sustainable wind energy planning—lessons from an institutional perspective on the impact assessment literature

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