An Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Dr Kathryn Collins 23 mins
28th January 2021
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process used to identify the possible environmental, social and economic impacts a proposed project or development may have. This process is undertaken when designing a project to identify and mitigate the risks.
Dr Kathryn Collins, Senior Environmental Consultant at ITPEngerised, talks about the process of EIA and its importance when designing a project. The video will cover:
- What EIA?
- What are consultants trying to do?
Why do we need EIA?
How is an EIA undertaken
The importance of Consultation
How to consider Mitigation
EIA Reform