Essays about: "Environmental Impact Statement"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 17 essays containing the words Environmental Impact Statement.

  1. 11. Integrating sustainability in the core business : From global goals to local application

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : Gustav Frid; [2016]
    Keywords : Environment; Management; Sustainability; Consulting; Business; ISO;

    Abstract : In 2016, the work towards a more sustainable world increased momentum when the new 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) came into force. Now the SDGs will serve as a global agreement in the work towards ending all forms of poverty, fight inequality and tackle climate change for the next fifteen years. READ MORE

  3. 12. Incorporation of Sustainable Development Concerns in Regulatory Impact Assessments

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Martin Stefan Ritzka; [2016]
    Keywords : Regulatory Impact Assessment; Regulatory Impact Analysis; RIA; Environmental Impact Assessment; Environmental Impact Statement; EIA; Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development; OECD; sustainable development; environment; policy making.;

    Abstract : Regulatory Impact Analyses (RIA) are carried out in order to determine how a project or regulation affects the economy, society and environment. Traditionally, RIAs are carried out through cost benefit assessments and by monetizing different variables in order to assist policymakers with their decision. READ MORE

  4. 13. Miljökonsekvensbeskrivningens roll i översiktsplaner : en granskning med fokus på transparens, integrering och avvägningar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Ida Lundberg; [2016]
    Keywords : översiktsplan; miljökonsekvensbeskrivning; särskild sammanställning; miljömål; god bebyggd miljö; transparens; integrering;

    Abstract : In order to promote sustainable development in urban planning environmental impact assessment (EIA) for plans and programs that are likely to have significant environmental effects is established. An EIA aims to provide a high level of protection of the environment and contribute to the integration of environmental aspects into the preparation and adoption of plans and programs. READ MORE

  5. 14. Quality Assurance in the Review Process of the Swedish EIA System

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

    Author : Camilla Mällberg; [2015]
    Keywords : quality assurance; EIA; CEAA; NCEA; commission; environmental impact assessment; burden of proof; EIS; transparency; independence; environmental impact statement; sustainable development; Sweden; Netherlands; environment; sustainability; review; impartiality; precautionary principle; environmental policy; environmental law; EU; Kvalitetssäkring; MKB; granskningsprocess; Sverige; Nederländerna; miljökonsekvensbeskrivning; hållbar utveckling; hållbarhet; miljö; EU; miljölagstiftning; miljöbalken;

    Abstract : By 2050, the world population is projected to exceed nine billion and sustainable development measures are therefore critical. There has been a clear consensus internationally regarding the importance of assessing projects’ environmental impacts as a mean to promote sustainable development. READ MORE

  6. 15. Significant    environmental    impact?    Howpresent municipalities its assessment if plans can have significant environmental impact?

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Maria Jansson; Stina Kilebrand; [2013]
    Keywords : Screening; Environmental Impact Assessment; Environmental Impact Statement; detailed development plans; Stockholm countyand municipalities; Behovsbedömning; miljöbedömning; miljökonsekvensbeskrivning; detaljplan; Stockholms län och kommuner;

    Abstract : According to Swedish law municipalities have to assess if detailed development plans may lead to a significant effect on the environment, a screening. In this the- sis  we have investigated how municipalities present their assessment in the de- tailed development plan brief. READ MORE