Overview

This topic presents an introduction to the concepts and underlying principles of environmental impact assessment (EIA). It focuses on the process of EIA and its practice in Australia. An overview of the methods used to identify and assess the environmental impact of major proposals is provided. The effectiveness and adequacy … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic

  • Situates EIA among other environmental management tools
  • Evaluates key stages of the EIA process against principles of best practice
  • Highlights the variability of EIA in different contexts
  • Simulates review activities in the EIA process

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the EIA process
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Critique at least one step of the EIA process by applying international best practice principles
3.
Compare and contrast EIA systems in different contexts
4.
Evaluate key steps of the EIA cycle

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