Environmental Impact Assessment in China
2017-01-11
Environmental impact assessment (here in after referred as "EIA") was first introduced to China in late 1970's. For over three decades, the development of EIA in China has been rapid, fairly effective and has accomplished great achievement to create a unique EIA system. However, there is plenty of scope to improve and refine the existing EIA system, which calls for more extensive theoretical research and practical experience accumulation.
Currently, there is a lack of professional and systematic introduction to the EIA system in China. Therefore, the purpose of this book is, firstly, to provide assist the reader with a quick and broad understanding of the system in China, including its development, application and future prospects. Secondly, it aims to facilitate communication with environmental assessment practitioners in other countries and regions, through information exchange and sharing. It is hoped that such interactions can enhance the development of theory and practice of EIA in China which will entail on enhancement of the effectiveness of EIA in China.
Currently, there is a lack of professional and systematic introduction to the EIA system in China. Therefore, the purpose of this book is, firstly, to provide assist the reader with a quick and broad understanding of the system in China, including its development, application and future prospects. Secondly, it aims to facilitate communication with environmental assessment practitioners in other countries and regions, through information exchange and sharing. It is hoped that such interactions can enhance the development of theory and practice of EIA in China which will entail on enhancement of the effectiveness of EIA in China.