Key steps in environmental impact assessment: a comparative study of China, Queensland State of Australia and Nepal

Aryal, Suman; Maraseni, Tek; Qu, Jianshang; Bruyn, Lisa Lobry de; Dhakal, Yub Raj; Zeng, Jingjing

doi:10.1007/s10661-020-8098-4

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“…An E(S)IA is required to obtain an environmental permit and has to comply with national regulations and any international agreements or treaty to which the country is a signatory or party. EIA processes, supporting laws, implementation and quality differ widely across countries (Abdul-Sattar, 2007; Aryal et al, 2020; Wang et al, 2012). E(S)IA includes assessments of potential impacts on a range of resources and values (including health, but also e.g.…”

Section: Assessment Proceduresmentioning

confidence: 99%

Human health impacts of dams and reservoirs: Neglected issues in a One Health perspective

Ramamurthy,

Bleser,

Konradsen

et al. 2023

Aquatic Ecosystem Health &Amp; Management

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Dams have often been constructed for hydropower, water storage and to support socio-economic development, particularly in areas of water stress. In many places, the water stored in human-made reservoirs is essential to meet the development objectives of water supply, agriculture, industry, energy generation and other sectors. However, in the absence of adequate foresight and planning, many past dams have had considerable negative impacts on ecosystems and the livelihoods of affected communities, resulting in conflicts and health hazards. While enhanced human health and well-being could be considered as the ultimate outcome of development programs, the public health impact of dams remains an issue that is often neglected by policy makers and investors. National policies and international guidelines, such as those of the World Commission on Dams (WCD), have been used to improve planning and impact assessment of dams. Here, we provide an analysis of four large dams, across three continents, and show that they had limited consistency with WCD principles and guidelines. Moreover, health aspects were largely neglected during planning, construction and operation of these dams, but seriously undermine their intended benefits. This perspective paper discusses impacts of dams on energy and food, ecosystem health, inclusion, and ultimately human health and wellbeing. We argue that a One Health perspective, based on these four categories, can support the systematic consideration of environmental, animal, and human health determinants. A dedicated One Health approach to dams and reservoirs remains to be developed but could potentially improve how dams, both existing and future, support more inclusive development.

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Section: Assessment Proceduresmentioning

confidence: 99%

Human health impacts of dams and reservoirs: Neglected issues in a One Health perspective

Ramamurthy,

Bleser,

Konradsen

et al. 2023

Aquatic Ecosystem Health &Amp; Management

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“…Contrary to that, Nepal is taking very detailed EIA and governmental approvals ( 55 ) that was observed during BRI project selection when Nepal had a Choice of 36 proposed projects, but out of that after meticulous considerations and committees meetings, Nepal only selected nine projects ( 56 ). Comprehensive EIAs and SEAs take time to develop and can result in changes to the original plan, “all of which can lead to project delays.…”

Section: Environmental Impact Assessment and Brimentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment, with the help of ten other departments, including the Environment Protection Bureau carries on the Environmental Impact Assessment. which they divide into three categories of A, B, and C. The project gets A means that it has significant adverse environmental impacts, B represents the plan has limited environmental impacts, and C means a project with no ecological impact ( 55 ).…”

Section: Environmental Impact Assessment and Brimentioning

confidence: 99%

Belt and Road Environmental Implications for South Asia

Ali

Faqir

Haider

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) can play a significant role in the sustainable development of South Asia if appropriately implemented. Apart from the economic, trade, and cultural benefits of this colossal infrastructure, less is known about its environmental impact on South Asia. This study looks closely at the potential impact of the BRI on the South Asian environment. This research is based on the government-issued environmental policies, peer-reviewed literature, media articles, and reports. It has been suggested that the BRI could have a negative impact on the South Asian environment, which provided if does not consider the Paris agreement with its partners in the region. The study suggests that partner countries should adopt the BRI project to the principles of environmental impact assessment.

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“…The EPL introduced for the first time in China the EIA, a mechanism applied to all construction projects and activities that could potentially alter the environment [19][20][21][22][23][24][25]. As indicated by Article 19 of the EPL, "an environmental impact assessment shall be conducted as legally required in the preparation of a relevant development and utilization plan, or the construction of a project impacting the environment".…”

Section: Ex-ante Measure-the Environmental Impact Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluating China’s Environmental Management and Risks Avoidance Policies and Regulations on Offshore Methane Hydrate Extraction

et al. 2020

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Methane hydrates (hereinafter, MH), for many reasons, are widely recognized as a form of sustainable energy due to their environmentally friendly nature. MH, while burning, produce fresh water, which could in turn offer one possible solution to worldwide shortages of water. MH also maintains the capacity to change the landscape of the global energy supply. According to recent scientific evaluations, the potential global supply of MH is even higher than the total storage of traditional crude oil and conventional natural gas. However, its offshore extraction process could be linked to both catastrophic and non-catastrophic events that may contribute to global warming and climate change, cause harm to human health and life, endanger the flora and fauna, and threaten the very global environment as a whole. Therefore, from a legal viewpoint, an efficient and effective system of civil liability rules seem crucial to control the risks, and to compensate the victims to which damages may occur. This article takes into consideration China’s legal framework in assessing the risks connected to MH offshore extraction. Such a choice for examination is justified by China’s leading position for implementing the technology necessary for extracting MH. This analysis shows that China’s current legal instruments are still far from fully equipped to prevent the risks associated with the offshore extraction of MH, as well as to offer effective remedies for the victims once any damages have occurred. Therefore, more efficient measures and remedies should be considered (or even imposed) to address the specific risks of offshore methane hydrate extraction. Indeed, in the past few decades, China’s environmental protection laws and regulations have mainly focused on the environmental risks that may occur during the process of extracting conventional resources; however, they do not address methane hydrates specifically. This presents a legal challenge for environmental protection laws. The potentially catastrophic events that may occur as a result of the offshore MH extraction processes in particular present a legal challenge for environmental protection laws in China and across the globe. Thus, this article focuses on how to prevent these risks before they even occur, followed by a careful attempt to address compensation efforts for any damages caused by said catastrophes.

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Key steps in environmental impact assessment: a comparative study of China, Queensland State of Australia and Nepal

Cited by 12 publications

References 39 publications

Human health impacts of dams and reservoirs: Neglected issues in a One Health perspective

Human health impacts of dams and reservoirs: Neglected issues in a One Health perspective

Belt and Road Environmental Implications for South Asia

Evaluating China’s Environmental Management and Risks Avoidance Policies and Regulations on Offshore Methane Hydrate Extraction

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