Browsing Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Subject "Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)"
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Assessing EIA report quality prior and post 2014 in South Africa - a transport experience
(North-West University, 2018)An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process that seeks to minimise adverse impacts on the environment. Key elements of an EIA are presented in a document referred to as an Environmental Impact Assessment report. ... -
A critical analysis of the quality of EIA reports for filling stations in South Africa
(North-West University, 2012)In order to make decisions to approve filling stations, an environmental impact assessment (EIA) needs to be conducted and evaluated by the competent authority. Although numerous filling stations have been authorised for ... -
A critical analysis of the quality of EIA reports for middle to high income residential developments : case studies from South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Assessing and managing the environmental impacts of housing development is an international challenge. In South Africa, depending on the size and nature of mixed-use residential developments, such developments may be ... -
A critical assessment of EIA follow-up conditions formulated for Environmental Authorisations in Mpumalanga Province
(North-West University, 2015)Compliance monitoring is a continuous process used to ensure that conditions stipulated in an environmental authorisation are adhered to. Compliance monitoring is a key component of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) ... -
A critical evaluation of the quality of biodiversity inputs to environmental impact assessments in areas with high biodiversity value : experience from the Cape Floristic Region
(2014)Biodiversity considerations form an essential component of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), especially in areas with both a high biodiversity value and development pressure such as the Cape Floristic Region (CFR) in ... -
A Critical review of EIA report quality in Lesotho
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Environmental Impact Assessment appears across the world as a vital tool that ensures environmentally sound and sustainable developments. Considering the advantages and the benefits of EIA, it is important to ensure that ... -
EIA report quality in protected areas in South Africa – a SANParks longitudinal study
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a tool used internationally to avoid or mitigate negative environmental impacts that are associated with development projects. EIA is mandatory in South Africa for certain development ... -
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report quality for hazardous waste treatment facilities in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a tool used internationally for environmental protection and management to avoid or mitigate the potentially adverse or negative environmental impacts of developments. In South ... -
Environmental impact assessment follow–up in South Africa : critical analysis of predictions and compliance for the Mooi River Mall case study
(North-West University, 2010)Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is recognised worldwide as a tool for identifying the potential adverse effects of a proposed development on the environment. Very little attention has been given to determining the ... -
Investigating the influence of participation in environmental impact assessment on organizational learning for regulators : a focus on renewable energy projects
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an internationally recognised and globally implemented tool used to appraise developmental projects. The benefits of EIA have been widely reported in the academic literature and ...