Environmental impact assessment in Brazil

Journal Article · Sat May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1993 · Environmental Impact Assessment Review; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0195-9255(93)90030-F· OSTI ID:6164392

Fowler, H G; De Aguiar, A M.D. ^[1]

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1. Univ. Estadual Paulista, Sao Paulo (Brazil). Dept. de Ecologia e Programa de Pos- graduac ao em Analise Ambiental

Brazilian environmental impact assessment (EIA) had a relatively late birth and is still far from being operative by international standards. Currently, geological, economic, and social considerations are more highly valued. Nevertheless, EIA has become important in shaping governmental policy. The state of Sao Paulo is responsible for 40% of all EIAs produced in Brazil, and the number of EIAs produced is proportional to stat population density.

• OSTI ID: 6164392
• Journal Information: Environmental Impact Assessment Review; (United States), Vol. 13:3; ISSN 0195-9255
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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