Environmental and
Social Impact
Assessment (ESIA) –
Part I
Lecturer – Tazeen Saleem
,Introductio • Definition and Purpose:
• EIA is a systematic process used to ass
n to the environmental consequences of m
development proposals such as roads,
Environme power stations, dams, and industrial
projects.
ntal Impact • The primary goal is to prevent or
Assessmen minimize adverse environmental
impacts and to maximize positive
t (EIA) outcomes.
• Even small-scale projects, such as hou
subdivisions or road upgrades, benefit
from limited forms of EIA to ensure
adherence to environmental standards
, Interconnected
Nature of
Development
• Large-scale developments often
trigger secondary projects, such
as housing expansions leading to
the need for upgraded transport
infrastructure.
• These interconnected projects
necessitate a broader policy-level
assessment, which is where
Strategic Environmental
Assessment (SEA) plays a
crucial role.
Social Impact
Assessment (ESIA) –
Part I
Lecturer – Tazeen Saleem
,Introductio • Definition and Purpose:
• EIA is a systematic process used to ass
n to the environmental consequences of m
development proposals such as roads,
Environme power stations, dams, and industrial
projects.
ntal Impact • The primary goal is to prevent or
Assessmen minimize adverse environmental
impacts and to maximize positive
t (EIA) outcomes.
• Even small-scale projects, such as hou
subdivisions or road upgrades, benefit
from limited forms of EIA to ensure
adherence to environmental standards
, Interconnected
Nature of
Development
• Large-scale developments often
trigger secondary projects, such
as housing expansions leading to
the need for upgraded transport
infrastructure.
• These interconnected projects
necessitate a broader policy-level
assessment, which is where
Strategic Environmental
Assessment (SEA) plays a
crucial role.
