Environmental Impact Assessment - IB Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS) Definition

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What is an Environmental Impact Assessment?

In IB Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS), an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a crucial process used to evaluate the potential environmental effects of a proposed project or development before any decisions are made.

An EIA helps predict impacts on ecosystems, human health, and natural resources, ensuring that decision-makers consider environmental sustainability and social well-being. An EIA involves identifying, predicting, and assessing both positive and negative impacts, and proposing measures to mitigate any adverse effects. The EIA process encourages informed decision-making by highlighting the trade-offs between economic development and environmental protection.

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Alistair Marjot

Reviewer: Alistair Marjot

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Alistair graduated from Oxford University with a degree in Biological Sciences. He has taught GCSE/IGCSE Biology, as well as Biology and Environmental Systems & Societies for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. While teaching in Oxford, Alistair completed his MA Education as Head of Department for Environmental Systems & Societies. Alistair has continued to pursue his interests in ecology and environmental science, recently gaining an MSc in Wildlife Biology & Conservation with Edinburgh Napier University.

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