DVA2601 asssignment 4 ENVIRONMENTAL_IMPACT_ASSESSMENT.

Assignment number: 4 Student number: Module code: DVA 2601 Module title: PROJECTS AND PROGAMMES AS INSTRUMENTS OF DEVELOPMENT Semester: 1 Due date: Unique number: TITLE: Can Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) be simplified for use by communities, or it must always be involve high-level experts’ analysis? This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :26:37 GMT -06:00 This study resource was shared via CourseH TABLE OF CONTENT 1. INTRODUCTION 2. CONCEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT 3. PHASES OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT 3.1 Defining the scope of the EIA 3.2 Inventory community nature resources 3.3 Compiling and Reviewing existing subdivision 3.4 Assessing the extent and significance of EIA 3.5 Evaluating cumulative EIA 4. WAYS THROUGH WHICH EIA COULD BE SIMPLIFIED 4.1 Strength and weakness balance 4.2 Comparison of alternatives 4.3 Scenarios 4.4 Multicriteria approach 4.5 Evaluation indice 4.6 Negotiation of conflict resolution 4.7 Role of CBS 4.8 Impact assessment 4.9 Public involvement 5. CONCLUSION SOURCES CONSULTED This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :26:37 GMT -06:00 This study resource was shared via CourseH INTRODUCTION Economic, social and environmental change is inherent to development. Whilst development aims to bring about positive change it can lead to conflicts. In the past, the promotion of economic growth as the motor for increased well-being was the main development thrust with little sensitivity to adverse social or environmental impacts. The need to avoid adverse impacts and to ensure long term benefits led to the concept of sustainability. This has become accepted as an essential feature of development if the aim of increased well-being and greater equity in fulfilling basic needs is to be met for this and future generations.