Environmental Impact Assessment System

Jinping Cheng, Hongbin Liu*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Development and environmental protection are often in conflict, and the purpose of an environmental impact assessment (EIA) is to contribute toward the decision-making process by resolving and preventing conflicts between the two (Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance 1998). EIA is a system for forecasting future effects of a new project on the environment, aimed to minimize negative effects. EIA is also a tool to assess ecological implications of projects, policies, and physical plans and prevent future environmental problems in an action in advanced manner.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Ocean Engineering
PublisherSpringer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd
ISBN (Print)9789811069635
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2021

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