An Assessment of Environmental Impacts Assessment (EIA) in Malaysia
The effectiveness of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in evaluating the planning project is a debatable issue among academics and practitioners, since EIA has been claimed to be unable to eliminate the environmental issues. Focusing only on technical improvements is not sufficient for rectifyin...
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| author | Abdul Hamid Masdiah Qian Long Kweh |
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| description | The effectiveness of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in evaluating the planning project is a debatable issue among academics and practitioners, since EIA has been claimed to be unable to eliminate the environmental issues. Focusing only on technical improvements is not sufficient for rectifying the problems of EIA; the process of EIA should be clearly identified instead to maximise the effective use of EIA. It is important to note that the effective use of EIA, particularly on process-related issues could significantly minimise bad environmental effects. In summary, this study aims to explore and identify the effectiveness of EIA in the planning process and barriers to evaluate the environmental performance in Malaysia. The findings of this study could be a baseline for organisation to minimize emission, avoid the risk of prosecution and fines arising from potential environment breaches and cost reduction within the organisation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b9b8f4ba4b4744b796a9e46aae70a8a52022-12-21T22:46:03ZengEDP SciencesSHS Web of Conferences2261-24242017-01-01360001810.1051/shsconf/20173600018shsconf_icga2017_00018An Assessment of Environmental Impacts Assessment (EIA) in MalaysiaAbdul Hamid MasdiahQian Long KwehThe effectiveness of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in evaluating the planning project is a debatable issue among academics and practitioners, since EIA has been claimed to be unable to eliminate the environmental issues. Focusing only on technical improvements is not sufficient for rectifying the problems of EIA; the process of EIA should be clearly identified instead to maximise the effective use of EIA. It is important to note that the effective use of EIA, particularly on process-related issues could significantly minimise bad environmental effects. In summary, this study aims to explore and identify the effectiveness of EIA in the planning process and barriers to evaluate the environmental performance in Malaysia. The findings of this study could be a baseline for organisation to minimize emission, avoid the risk of prosecution and fines arising from potential environment breaches and cost reduction within the organisation.https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20173600018Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)EnvironmentSociety and Sustainability |
| spellingShingle | Abdul Hamid Masdiah Qian Long Kweh An Assessment of Environmental Impacts Assessment (EIA) in Malaysia SHS Web of Conferences Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Environment Society and Sustainability |
| title | An Assessment of Environmental Impacts Assessment (EIA) in Malaysia |
| title_full | An Assessment of Environmental Impacts Assessment (EIA) in Malaysia |
| title_fullStr | An Assessment of Environmental Impacts Assessment (EIA) in Malaysia |
| title_full_unstemmed | An Assessment of Environmental Impacts Assessment (EIA) in Malaysia |
| title_short | An Assessment of Environmental Impacts Assessment (EIA) in Malaysia |
| title_sort | assessment of environmental impacts assessment eia in malaysia |
| topic | Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Environment Society and Sustainability |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20173600018 |
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