The effectiveness of EIA is a multidimensional concept that Sadler (1996) defined as EIA's
ability to meet its purpose. Yet, this becomes complicated, as the purpose of EIA is disputed …

Sustainable development has become an overall policy objective in Europe. The
sustainability transition is seen as the process of coming to terms with sustainability in all its …

Policy makers increasingly acknowledge the importance of considering ecosystem services
(ESs) and biodiversity in impact assessment (IA) to reduce ecosystem degradation and halt …

Governments, multi-lateral lending institutions and investors increasingly require project
developers to complete impact assessments, reflecting the growing recognition that avoiding …

In the midst of consultation and controversy about impact and research, one opinion
presented is that there is no 'Impact Agenda', that it is a 1The author is and has been an …

Environmental assessments (EAs) refer to preliminary studies conducted within the
environmental impact assessment (EIA) process in the United States; such studies are used …

This contribution explores key sociological and policy challenges facing impact assessment
in the 21st century. In so doing, it identifies three trends that will shape the future of IA theory …

As the density of development increases, there is a growing need to address the cumulative
effects of project developments on the environment. In Canada this need has been …

This paper provides a brief survey of the state of affairs in impact assessment, judges how
well existing techniques meet the three objectives of the CBD, establishes BIA as a …

Environmental impact assessment (EIA) is the process of identifying potential environmental
effects of proposed development and the required mitigation measures. It is one of the most …