Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) should inform decision makers about the likely effects of specific activities or proposed developments on natural and man-made environments. It is designed to be a consultative and participatory process between scientists, environmental managers, developers, public bodies and government authorities, and it requires a wide range of skills and expertise to complete successfully. The goal of EIA is to identify likely impacts and possible measures to avoid, minimise or mitigate impacts at an early stage and thus improve the quality of both project planning and decision-making. This course will provide a background to the principles and practice of the EIA process and experience and skills training with realistic environmental impact scenarios.
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