Furthering environmental impact assessment: towards a seamless connection between EIA and EMS
Author
Perdicoúlis, Anastássios
Durning, Bridget
Palframan, Lisa
School of Life and Medical Sciences
Department of Human and Environmental Sciences
Health & Human Sciences Research Institute
Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences
Geography, Environment and Agriculture
Ecology
Attention
2299/12103
Abstract
The environmental impact of development projects is currently studied and mitigated from two distinct perspectives: before and after project implementation, with environmental impact assessment (EIA) and environmental management systems (EMS) being the main instruments on the respective sides. This double perspective creates a discontinuity in the way environmental impacts are analysed, an issue that has been noted by both academics and practitioners. This book gathers and presents both theoretical and actual examples to link EIA with EMS and explores ways to overcome difficulties and provide innovative solutions. Academic researchers, advanced students, EIA practitioners and EMS practitioners will find the book essential for the theoretical explorations of how the link might occur and practical examples in which to explore and critique these theories.