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Environmental 
Impact 
Assessment 
(EIA)
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Environmental 
Impact 
Assessment 
(EIA)
Introduction to Environmental 
Impact Assessment
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a critical tool in modern governance 
that balances development needs with environmental protection.
This presentation covers the fundamentals of EIA, its history, legal framework, 
process, and relevance to sustainable development in India.
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Environmental 
Impact 
Assessment 
(EIA)
Introduction to Environmental 
Impact Assessment
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a critical tool in modern governance 
that balances development needs with environmental protection.
This presentation covers the fundamentals of EIA, its history, legal framework, 
process, and relevance to sustainable development in India.
What is Environmental Impact 
Assessment (EIA)?
D e f i n i t i o n
A systematic process to 
predict environmental, 
social, and economic 
effects of a proposed 
project before it begins.
P u r p o s e
Helps decision-makers 
balance development 
needs with 
environmental 
protection.
S c o p e
Covers both beneficial 
and adverse impacts 
across ecological, social, 
cultural and economic 
dimensions.
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Environmental 
Impact 
Assessment 
(EIA)
Introduction to Environmental 
Impact Assessment
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a critical tool in modern governance 
that balances development needs with environmental protection.
This presentation covers the fundamentals of EIA, its history, legal framework, 
process, and relevance to sustainable development in India.
What is Environmental Impact 
Assessment (EIA)?
D e f i n i t i o n
A systematic process to 
predict environmental, 
social, and economic 
effects of a proposed 
project before it begins.
P u r p o s e
Helps decision-makers 
balance development 
needs with 
environmental 
protection.
S c o p e
Covers both beneficial 
and adverse impacts 
across ecological, social, 
cultural and economic 
dimensions.
Why is EIA Important for Sustainable 
Development?
Resource Optimization
Ensures projects use natural resources 
optimally and efficiently.
Preventive Approach
Prevents environmental damage and 
reduces conflicts between stakeholders.
Economic Benefits
Saves time and cost by identifying 
potential issues early in the project cycle.
Participatory Governance
Promotes community participation and 
informed decision-making.
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Environmental 
Impact 
Assessment 
(EIA)
Introduction to Environmental 
Impact Assessment
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a critical tool in modern governance 
that balances development needs with environmental protection.
This presentation covers the fundamentals of EIA, its history, legal framework, 
process, and relevance to sustainable development in India.
What is Environmental Impact 
Assessment (EIA)?
D e f i n i t i o n
A systematic process to 
predict environmental, 
social, and economic 
effects of a proposed 
project before it begins.
P u r p o s e
Helps decision-makers 
balance development 
needs with 
environmental 
protection.
S c o p e
Covers both beneficial 
and adverse impacts 
across ecological, social, 
cultural and economic 
dimensions.
Why is EIA Important for Sustainable 
Development?
Resource Optimization
Ensures projects use natural resources 
optimally and efficiently.
Preventive Approach
Prevents environmental damage and 
reduces conflicts between stakeholders.
Economic Benefits
Saves time and cost by identifying 
potential issues early in the project cycle.
Participatory Governance
Promotes community participation and 
informed decision-making.
Global Origins of EIA
1
1969
Began in the USA with the National 
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), marking the 
first formal recognition of environmental 
assessment.
2
1970s
Adopted by many countries: Canada (1973), 
Australia (1974), setting precedents for other 
nations.
3 1985
European Union introduced its first EIA Directive, 
standardizing procedures across member states.
4
1992
Recognized globally at the Rio Earth Summit 
(UNCED) as a key environmental management 
tool in Principle 17 of the Rio Declaration.