Species, habitats, and ecosystems are increasingly exposed to multiple anthropogenic
stressors, fueling a rapidly expanding research program to understand the cumulative …

The cumulative effects of increasing human use of the ocean and coastal zone have
contributed to a rapid decline in ocean and coastal resources. As a result, scientists are …

Assessing and managing the cumulative impacts of human activities on the environment
remains a major challenge to sustainable development. This challenge is highlighted by the …

Despite all the effort that has gone into defining, researching and establishing best practices
for cumulative effects assessment (CEA), understanding remains weak and practice …

Many of the world's ecosystems are experiencing a suite of changes from anthropogenic
activities; the multiple stressors from those activities result in cumulative impacts …

Biodiversity impact assessments under threatened species legislation often focus on
individual development proposals at a single location, usually for a single species, leading …

Proponents of marine renewable energy worldwide highlight that regulatory and consenting
procedures are a significant barrier to the upscaling of infrastructure required to transform …

The development of mineral and energy resources worldwide has placed pressure on
regional environments, economies and communities. The cumulative impacts, or cumulative …

Environmental assessment is the process that decision-makers rely on to predict, evaluate,
and prevent biophysical, social, and economic impacts of potential project developments …

If mining proposals are to receive more positive reception in host communities and regions,
they will need to be planned, reviewed and approved in ways that ensure they contribute to …