In the arctic, the rate of climate warming is two to three times faster than the global. The environmental impact assessment eia process is an interdisciplinary and multistep procedure to ensure that environmental considerations are included in decisions regarding projects that may impact the environment. Due to the large area, remote position and harsh environmental conditions, the development of observing systems in the arctic requires coordinated international efforts in order to maximise the impact of observations. Fasset framework for assessment of environmental impact 5 and epic environmental protection from ionizing contaminants in the arctic 6 respectively. Impact assessment indigenous knowledgebased impact assessment specific impact assessments collaborative mitigation environmental impact assessment and meaningful engagement in the arctic the arctic is undergoing rapid environmental and economic change. Environmental impact assessment eia and strategic environmental. The analysis and recommendations of this report do not necessarily reflect the views of the department of environmental affairs.
Environmental impact assessment in the arctic wiley online library. Pdf introduction to environmental impact assessment. European arctic, reference organism, concentration factorsratios, dose conversion coef. May 27, 2016 significant growth in economic activity in the arctic has added weight to the argument that projects must be developed responsibly and sustainably.
Arctic eia environmental impact assessment project the aim of the arctic eia project was to improve the application of environmental impact assessments eia in the arctic region. Good practice recommendations for environmental impact assessment and public participation in the arctic the objectives of the project are. Strategic environmental impact assessment of development of the arctic funding. Strategic environmental impact assessment of development. Guidelines for environmental impact assessment in the arctic. Those persons responsible for an environmental impact assessment process. In joint ventures and in partner operated projects, we endeavour to promote equinors principles for impact assessment as a tool for managing environmental and social impacts in project performance. A guide to principles and practice, 3rd edition find, read and cite all the research you. Evidence of the impacts of metal mining and the effectiveness.
In turn, the arctic also exerts an important influence on the global environment. Jun 28, 2017 today, ocean conservancy released a new reportnavigating the north. Addressing growing concerns regarding the exploitation of the arctics natural resources, this book presents examples of best practice in arctic environmental impact assessment. This report considers an approach to conduct environmental impact assessments in the european arctic based on the ec funded project epic. This may include an assessment of both the short and longterm effects on the physical environment, such as air, water andor noise pollution. Environmental impact assessment eia and strategic environmental assessment sea are procedures for the prior assessment of impacts of proposed developments before decisions are taken. The environmental impact assessment of plans and programmes in a transboundary context is regulated by the protocol on strategic environmental assessment of the aforementioned convention. The environmental impact an environmental impact assessment document should be assessment document prepared and provided to all involved parties. According to the land use and building act, the ministry of the environment must inform other states of land use plans which could have crossborder. For environmental impact assessment and meaningful.
Eia has been widely recognized as an important instrument for sus tainable. Environmental impact assessments the nature reporting and eia services at the arctic centre provide expertise in arctic nature and environment for businesses and organizations. Environmental impact assessment for ionising radiation. Indigenous governments are creating forms of impact assessment that combine conventional environmental impact assessment frameworks with indigenous governance processes. Strategic environmental impact assessment of development of the arctic the euaic initiative initiative on the eu arctic information centre the proposal followed from the first arctic statements of the european union commission 2008, the council 2009 highlighting the importance for sustainable development of the arctic regions.
Timo koivurova, environmental impact assessment in the arctic. The latter project provides a number of the foundation stones that are prerequisite in the process of developing a robust assessment methodology for the arctic. Ashgate, 2002, 448 we use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Addressing growing concerns regarding the exploitation of the arctics natural resources, this timely book presents and evaluates examples of best practice in arctic environmental impact assessment. Arctic ecosystems are influenced and in some cases threatened by factors occurring also outside the arctic. Mining activities, including prospecting, exploration, construction, operation, maintenance, expansion, abandonment, decommissioning and repurposing of a mine can impact social and environmental systems in a range of positive and negative, and direct and indirect ways. Simply defined, the eia process helps identify the possible environmental effects of a proposed activity and. A study of international legal norms aldershot and burlington.
We intend to assess on a continuing basis the threats to the arctic environment through. Our impact assessments are published in pdf format below and may be downloaded freely. In this timely report, ocean conservancy presents key information related to vessel traffic in arctic waters, including the characteristics of arctic vessel traffic, infrastructure, governance mechanisms, regulatory gaps and environmental risks. Contributions of traditional knowledge to understanding climate change in the canadian arctic volume 37 issue 203 dyanna riedlinger, fikret berkes. Pdf impact assessment in the marine arctic researchgate. Environmental impact assessment for ionising radiation within. New report reveals the environmental risks of arctic vessel. Customary law and most international agreements relevant for the arctic ocean are unspecific about assessment tools and content. Contributions of traditional knowledge to understanding climate change in the canadian arctic volume 37 issue 203 dyanna riedlinger, fikret berkes skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. Arctic environmental impact asessments gwichin council. Meanwhile, the environmental impact assessment of plans and programmes refers to an eia performed during the preparation phase of a project. It contains information regarding the project, the likely significant effect of the project, the baseline scenario, the proposed alternatives, the features and measures to mitigate. The growing interest in the north and its resources is evidenced through an increase in the.
The 2004 arctic climate impact assessment acia was prepared in response to a request from the ministers of the arctic council, and is a followup to a preliminary evaluation of arctic climate change issues included in the 199798 amap assessment. Timo koivurova, environmental impact assessment in the. Environmental impact assessment services arctic centre. New report reveals the environmental risks of arctic.
By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Significant growth in economic activity in the arctic has added weight to the argument that projects must be developed responsibly and sustainably. The arctic climate impact assessment acia is a study describing the ongoing climate change in the arctic and its consequences. How to remain effective in a rapidly changing environment oran r. An assessment of the environmental risks of arctic vessel traffic. Good practice recommendations for environmental impact assessment and public participation in. Strategic environmental impact assessment of development of. Department of environmental affairs, 2014, environmental impact assessment and management strategy for south africa draft. The project was carried out by a network of 19 leading arctic research and. Today, ocean conservancy released a new reportnavigating the north.
Environmental impact analysis the environmental literacy. Good practices for environmental impact assessment and meaningful engagement in the arctic. Linking indigenous rights, social impact assessment and investments in greenland. The strategic environmental impact assessment of development of the arctic 122012 62014 was a preparatory action project financed by dg environment of the european commission. Assessment of potential environmental impacts of development activities. Overview of the eia process environmental law alliance. The implementation of an arctic environmental protection strategy will therefore benefit both the arctic countries and the world at large. Oct 02, 20 parliamentary green watchdog, the environmental audit committee, produced a report last year on the impact of climate change on the arctic and the safety of oil and gas drilling in the region. Parliamentary green watchdog, the environmental audit committee, produced a report last year on the impact of climate change on the arctic and the.
The international law of environmental impact assessment. Young the arctic today differs profoundly from the arctic twenty years ago at the time of the transition from the arctic environmental protection strategy to the arctic council. Often described as an environmental protection tool, a methodology, and a. Pdf on may 10, 2016, petra drankier and others published impact assessment in the. Contributions of traditional knowledge to understanding. For environmental impact assessment and meaningful engagement. The recommendations do not necessarily carry the full support of all the sectors represented.
The objective of environmental impact assessment is to offer information to decision makers concerning matters that may be brought about as a result of decisions relating to a new project, program, plan or policy. The latter project provides a number of the foundation stones that are prerequisite in the process of developing a. To ensure that environmental considerations specific to the arctic including social and health aspects, are explicitly addressed and incorporated into the planning, design and decision making of largescale economic projects. Pdf on jan 1, 2015, bram f noble and others published introduction to environmental impact assessment. The good practice recommendation for environmental impact assessment and public participation in the arctic, or arctic environmental impact assessment arctic eia for short, is a project endorsed by the sustainable development working group of the arctic council and is led by finland during the finnish chairmanship of the arctic council from 2017 to 2019.
Environmental impact assessment eia course curriculum for tertiary level institutions in pakistan national impact assessment programme niap pakistan thomas b fischer phd fiema and obaidullah nadeem phd fipp september 20. Mining can yield a range of benefits to societies, but it may also cause conflict, not least in relation to aboveground. Contributions of traditional knowledge to understanding climate change in the canadian arctic. Environmental impact assessments in arctic environments. Mining can yield a range of benefits to societies, but it may also cause conflict, not least in relation to aboveground and. Environmental impact assessment must realize decisionmaking based on the inputted.
Covaci covers novel topics related to the assessment, modelling and impact of chemicals of emerging concern on human exposure and human exposome in general, which are important in environmental and health risk assessment. Addressing growing concerns regarding the exploitation of the arctics natural resources, this book presents examples of. The project gathered examples of existing good practices across the arctic, identified areas where improvements are needed and formulated associated. Full implementation and consideration of further measures to control pollutants and reduce their adverse effects to the arctic environment. Finnish ministry of the environment, finland, 50 p. Download environmental impact assessment in the arctic. Environmental impact assessment of development of the. A guide to best practice before purchasing it in order to gage whether or not it would be worth my time, and all praised environmental impact assessment in the arctic. The project gathered examples of existing good practices across the arctic, identified areas where improvements are needed and formulated associated recommendations. Environmental impact assessment is a procedure of identifying the future consequences of a proposed project already at the planning stage.
Good practices for environmental impact assessment and. The environmental impact assessment eia procedure aims at reducing or fully preventing the negative environmental impacts of projects. Drilling in the arctic what is the environmental impact. A conceptual basis and methodological framework for regional strategic environmental assessment rsea. Arctic environmental impact assessment eia project 2019 editors. International legal obligations for environmental impact. Addressing growing concerns regarding the exploitation of the arctic s natural resources, this timely book presents and evaluates examples of best practice in arctic environmental impact assessment. Eia report the environmental impact assessment report is the document prepared by the developer that presents the output of the assessment. The strategic environmental impact assessment of development of the arctic seeks to strengthen communication and outreach within the eu and between the eu and arctic communities regarding the eus contribution to addressing environmental and other issues raised by the rapid development of the arctic region as a result of economic and climate change. Request pdf strategic environmental impact assessment of development of the arctic key messages. Impact assessment study on societal benefits of arctic. The experts can consult on and carry out nature reports, especially on birds and reindeer herding, on environmental impact assessment, on project preparation and on.
Arctic academic workshop in rovaniemi by the arctic centre dec 2014 arctic eia officials and experts discussions by the ministry of the environment, finland 201617 what does eia stand for. Impact assessment and project appraisal, 274, 258270. An environmental impact analysis is typically conducted to assess the potential impact a proposed development project will have on the natural and social environment. The environmental conditions in the arctic make monitoring a demanding task requiring careful planning. The definition of thresholds of tolerance for transboundary environmental injury under international law.
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