An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a critical process used to evaluate the potential environmental impact of proposed projects before they are implemented. Their impacts can include all relevant aspects of the natural, social, economic and human environment. Therefore, EIA is an aid to decision-making. It carefully analyzes how a project might impact the surrounding environment, EIAs help ensure that development is carried out responsibly. The goal is to minimize negative environmental impacts and, where possible, enhance the benefits of the project.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT IN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT: LEGAL FRAMEWORK, AND CONTRIBUTION TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
