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An environmental impact assessment (EIA) is an assessment of the possible impact—positive or negative—that a proposed project may have on the environment, considering natural, social and economic aspects. The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that decision makers consider the ensuing environmental impacts to decide whether to proceed with the project.  
 
An environmental impact assessment (EIA) is an assessment of the possible impact—positive or negative—that a proposed project may have on the environment, considering natural, social and economic aspects. The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that decision makers consider the ensuing environmental impacts to decide whether to proceed with the project.  
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<u>Environmental Impacts of Small Hydro Power Projects</u>
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<u>EIA Resources on the Web</u><br>  
 
<u>EIA Resources on the Web</u><br>  

Revision as of 20:06, 15 June 2009

An environmental impact assessment (EIA) is an assessment of the possible impact—positive or negative—that a proposed project may have on the environment, considering natural, social and economic aspects. The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that decision makers consider the ensuing environmental impacts to decide whether to proceed with the project.

Environmental Impacts of Small Hydro Power Projects

Case study India


EIA Resources on the Web

EIA in Wikipedia

EIA in the European Commission

EIA in a Transboundary Context - Espoo Convention

Environmental Assessment by the World Bank

Environmental Assessment by the Asian Development Bank