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An Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) is a critical process to evaluate the potential effects of a proposed project on the environment and surrounding communities. ESIAs are designed to…
Why? Preparation of ESIA is mandated by local, national, or international environmental regulations, and applies for development projects that may have significant environmental or social impacts. These projects can include…
The ESIA process consists of several stages, each contributing to a comprehensive evaluation of the potential impacts and appropriate mitigation strategies. These stages are typically as follows: Overview of the…
The most essential stage of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) is the impact assessment itself. This phase plays a pivotal role in understanding, predicting, and mitigating the potential…
A fundamental tool in the impact assessment process is the Risk Assessment Matrix, which is used to evaluate the severity and likelihood of potential impacts. This matrix serves as a…