Title: EIA Guidelines for Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on a Project
Language: English
Type: Document
Nature: Guidelines
Published: May 25, 2019
Region: Global
Country: Global / Non-Specific
Topic: Climate-Smart
Keywords: Climate Smart
Document Link(s):
- EIA Guidelines for Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on a Project
- Sabin Center for Climate Change Law
Document Summary:
The guidelines provide instruction for government agencies and project proponents on how to evaluate climate risk in the context of environmental impact assessment (EIA). These guidelines are intended to facilitate an assessment of: (i) how climate change may impact a project and its surrounding environment, (ii) the implications that this may have for the performance and environmental consequences of the project, and (iii) the selection of appropriate adaptation and resilience measures to address climate-related risks.
Document Details:
EIA Guidelines for Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on a Project
Updated: January 27, 2022