Law, Policy and Institutional Arrangements for EIA Systems

Course Code:

EIA 621

Course Credit Units:

Semester:

Semester 2

Year of Study:

Year 1

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Graduate Level

College:

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

School:

School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences

Department:

Environmental Management.

Course Discipline:

Geography.

Course Description & Objectives:

This course provides insight into the different types of EIA systems, the range of legal, policy and institutional arrangements that can be provided and the directions in which these are developing. It also examines the factors that need to be considered when establishing or modifying a national EIA system.

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to:

Explain purpose, scope and content of EIA policy and legislation
Document requirements of International Organisations and relevant International Environmental Agreements
Identify the legal, policy and institutional arrangements and directions which are important.
State factors which are important when establishing or modifying an EIA system.
Demonstrate understanding of the legal principles underpinning a functional EIA system
Show familiarity with duties placed on local authorities and developers

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