“Best Practice: Principles of EIA” shares best practices for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), which helps identify and reduce environmental and social impacts before major decisions are made. It outlines key goals, such as integrating environmental concerns into decision-making, minimizing harm, and promoting sustainability. The document also introduces two sets of principles: Basic Principles, which ensure EIA is thorough, transparent, and inclusive, and Operating Principles, which provide practical steps like screening, scoping, and follow-up. Overall, these guidelines promote consistency while allowing flexibility for different regulations and contexts.
About Best Practice Principles Series
IAIA’s International Best Practice Principles series covers a variety of impact assessment topical areas, sharing best practices for practitioners.
