Environmental impact assessment of development-oriented research

Journal Article · Sat Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1995 · Environmental Impact Assessment Review

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0195-9255(95)00030-I· OSTI ID:118670

Kennett, S A; Perl, A ^[1]

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1. Univ. of Calgary, Alberta (Canada)

Development agencies` use of environmental impact assessment (EIA) in project evaluation and monitoring portends its application to development-oriented research. This paper examines significant process-design issues raised by both research and development contexts. The research context presents a choice between stand-alone EIA nd its integration into general project evaluation. An adaptive approach to EIA is also discussed, particularly regarding the scoping issue of whether EIA should extend beyond research activities to the application of research outcomes. EIA could also be applied to the research funding policies of donor agencies. The development context requires the differing values by incorporated, since EIA methods are not value-neutral. The use of indigenous knowledge and the capacity-building potential of EIA are also discussed. The paper concludes that well-designed EIA could enhance the environmental quality of development-oriented research and its outcomes, and contribute to environmental capacity building.

• OSTI ID: 118670
• Journal Information: Environmental Impact Assessment Review, Journal Name: Environmental Impact Assessment Review Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 15; ISSN 0195-9255; ISSN EIARDK
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
MONITORING
POLLUTANTS