Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for the region
Individual Documents
Description:
"MCRB, in partnership with Metta Development Foundation and Environmental Conservation and Farmer Development Organization (Shan), held a workshop on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) in Taunggyi on 3-4 October for around 40 partiicpants from civil society organisations (CSOs) and community-based organisations (CBOs) from southern Shan State to follow up an earlier introductory workshop in June.
Senior office-holders in the new Myanmar Environmental Assessment Association, which brings together EIA consultants and other experts, presented on EIA practice from the 3rd party/consultant perspective. Shwetaung/Apache Cement presented their experience from a company perspective and made available hard copies of their EIA/EMP and Biodiversity Action Plan for study..."
Source/publisher:
Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB)
Date of publication:
2018-10-15
Date of entry/update:
2018-10-27
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Individual Documents
Category:
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for the region, Basic information on the geography and environment of Burma/Myanmar
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Introduction to
the
First Edition:
"EarthRights International (ERI), alongside
its
partners in the Mekong Legal
Network (MLN),
is
working directly to build the capacity of communities,
campaigners
and lawyers to engage in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
processes
in
the Mekong
region
. Consequently, ERI and the MLN have
collaborated to produce this original manual
for EIA practitioners in the six
Mekong countries
which specifically targets government decision
-
makers,
investors, lawyers and other professionals working on the implementation of
EIA. The result is this
unique
practical
guide for implementing EIA in the
Mekong,
which both ERI and
the
MLN are
strategically
placed to disseminate to
relevant
EIA stakeholders, especially project-affected communities
across
the
region.
The
Environmental Impact Assessment in the Mekong Region
manual is the first
time that anyone has sought to bring together in one volume an analysis of the
EIA systems of each of the six Mekong countries, including the common themes
and approaches. This was also the first project undertaken by the
MLN, in
collaboration with
ERI. As a result, there was a lot of learning throughout the
process of collaboration and collation from all involved. Whilst all of the
members of the MLN are experienced lawyers, we found that there was a gap
between law and practice. There
was also the need to be able to communicate
in a transboundary way, while acknowledging that different countries used
different processes and with some different approaches to EIA.
The First Edition is the result of this period of collaboration. We have
tried to
ensure accuracy and completeness. However, we also recognise that there is
always room for improvement. We welcome any comments, criticisms or
complaints. Our aim is to provide the materials and continue the existing
discussion on the value of EIA
in the region and how EIA can be improved.
The work of the Mekong Partnership for the Environment, and the work of
PACT, has been devoted to the role of EIA in achieving sustainable
development. Through the work of PACT and many other practitioners and
communities, the profile of EIA has been raised. Many discussions are occurring
to improve the standard and value of EIA. In particular, the development of
Regional Guidelines on Public Participation and the drafting of national
guidelines on Public Participation in EIA for both Cambodia and Myanmar are all
indicators of the importance of enhancing public participation in EIA.
This First Edition is aimed at practitioners, civil society, lawyers, EIA consultants
and project proponents. We hope that, by under
standing the legal obligations
under national law, all stakeholders will work together to pursue constant
improvement in the EIA process across the Mekong region."
Matthew Baird, Sor Rattanamanee Polkla, Songkrant Pongboonjun, Manolinh Thepkhamvong, Dang Dinh Bach, Tep Neth, Than Than Aye, Oo Kyaw Thein, Jinmei Liu, Rémy Kinna.
Source/publisher:
EarthRights International (ERI)
Date of publication:
2016-10-00
Date of entry/update:
2016-11-17
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Language:
English
Format :
pdf
Size:
3.57 MB
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