SUPPORTED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION’S OBNOVA AND PHARE PROGRAMMES
EIA TRAINING
RESOURCE MANUAL
FOR SOUTH EASTERN EUROPE

SUPPORTED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION’S OBNOVA AND PHARE PROGRAMMES
 to identify any significant environmental effects of a major development project
 to design any mitigation measures necessary to reduce or remedy those effects
EIA TRAINING RESOURCE MANUAL
FOR SOUTH EASTERN EUROPE INTRODUCTION TO EIA
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SUPPORTED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION’S OBNOVA AND PHARE PROGRAMMES
 before major decisions are taken and when all alternatives are still open;
 to inform all stages of decision making, including final approval and the establishment of conditions for project implementation;
 with public participation and consultation; and
 to integrate environmental considerations and safeguards into all phases of project design, construction and operation
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EIA TRAINING RESOURCE MANUAL
FOR SOUTH EASTERN EUROPE INTRODUCTION TO EIA