A method for the assessment of changes in environmental perception during an EIA process
- Institute for Water of the Republic of Slovenia, Hajdrihova 28c, Ljubljana (Slovenia)
- Management Resources Network Inc., 6933 Sedgwick, Fort Collins, Colorado (United States)
- Jozef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, 1000 Ljubljana (Slovenia)
Changes in environmental perception during an EIA process among the general population (the public) and employees of the Port of Koper were measured. The method of measurement addresses the statistical significance of the influence of the content, form, mode, providers of environmental information, institutional constraint and other factors. Opinions about environmental issues were collected in both groups prior to and after the provision of information in the EIA process. The difference formed the basis for an assessment of how environmental information provided during an EIA process contributes to environmental perception. The results show that difference in opinions about the impact of the Port between the two groups became smaller when comparing the first and second survey. In relation to the opinions of the employees, institutional constraint was recognised.
- OSTI ID:
- 21180394
- Journal Information:
- Environmental Impact Assessment Review, Vol. 28, Issue 8; Other Information: DOI: 10.1016/j.eiar.2008.01.001; PII: S0195-9255(08)00003-6; Copyright (c) 2008 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0195-9255
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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