Introductory course to the international legal framework on Environmental Impact Assesment Autor corporativo UNEP/InforMEA Fecha 2016 Fuente IUCN (ID: MON-092660) Título (Francés) Cours d'introduction au cadre juridique international sur l'évaluation de l'impact environnemental Editor | Lugar de publicación UNEP | www Tipo de documento Enseñanza/material de aprendizaje Idioma Inglés, Francés Campo de aplicación Internacional Materia Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Acuerdo internacional-texto EIA Efectos transfronterizos Resumen Development can have, and has had over the years, major impacts on the environment, by degrading soils and waterways, altering landscapes and threatening biodiversity. In addition to harming our surroundings, these impacts can and do have significant economic costs and negatively affect human health. Environmental Impact Assessments (“EIA”) provides a tool that would assist in the anticipation and minimization of development’s negative effects. Undertaken in the early stages of project planning and design, EIA could help shape development in a manner that best suits the local environment and is most responsive to human needs. This course introduces you to the Espoo Convention, which seeks to establish Environmental Impact Assessment-based mechanisms to effectively monitor and control trans-boundary pollution. At the end of this course, you will be able to: 1.Describe the need and concept of environmental impact assessments 2.Identify the core components and mechanisms established by the Espoo Convention and its Protocol The course is comprised of 2 units. Each unit includes a book with links to the InforMEA glossary and relevant documents and websites, additional materials and videos. It will take you 1 hour approximately to complete the course, excluding additional materials. You can manage your time as you wish and retake the course whenever it is more convenient for you. After completing all the units and passing the quiz with an 80% of correct responses, you will receive a certificate of completion. Página web e-learning.informea.org Otras referencias Tratado Convención sobre la evaluación de los efectos en el medio ambiente en un contexto transfronterizo Tratado | Multilateral | Espoo | Feb 25, 1991 Palabra clave: Monitoreo, EIA, Solución de controversias, Efectos transfronterizos, Recopilación de datos/informes, ICP-procedimiento de información y consentimiento previos, Investigación, Participación pública, Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Fuente: IUCN (ID: TRE-001108)