EIA ( Environmental impact assessment ) is used to assess environmental effects, compare alternatives, identify appropriate mitigation measures and facilitate informed decision making. An EIA must comply with the prevailing legislation and/or guidelines and will typically include the following:
- Detailed project description, noting the sources and impacts of environmental disturbances
- Complete list of alternatives, including those rejected and detailed examination of those under serious consideration
- Description of the project environment, including the fauna, flora, air, soil, water, socio-economics and cultural heritage
- Detailed examination of the nature and scope of potential impacts, temporary and permanent, local and regional
- Proposal of mitigation measures based on potential impacts
- Description of any assumptions and limitations of the EIA or unknown factors
- Non-technical summary of the project and the findings of the EIA written for non-experts and decision makers.
Ecosolution has extensive experience in carrying out EIAs. Our experience encompasses a wide range of sectors: construction projects, industries, oil and gas facilities, waste, wind farms and other renewable energies. We also perform EIAs in connection with urban and regional planning. We facilitate EIAs for international, regional and local customers, including financial institutions, private companies, and public authorities.
