Proceedings of the First International Forum on Environmental Impact Assessment

Author: Department of Environmental Impact Assessment Management, State Environmental Protection Administration
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Today in the 21st century, the strategy of sustainable development has become a consensus and essential path for countries worldwide in addressing environmental and development issues. The Central Committee has proposed firmly establishing and fully implementing the Scientific Outlook on Development, integrating it throughout the entire development process, which reflects the Chinese government's determination to implement the sustainable development strategy. Practice has proven that the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) system is the most effective and direct means to implement the sustainable development strategy. It embodies the principle of prevention, controlling pollution and ecological damage at the source of development, effectively ensuring the sustainability of economic growth and environmental protection, and better promoting harmony between humans and the natural environment. At this forum, leading EIA experts from both domestic and international fields have gathered, sharing their insights on how to implement the "Environmental Impact Assessment Law" and how to improve the techniques and methods of EIA. The articles collected in this proceedings represent the crystallization of years of hard work, exploration, and dedicated research by numerous EIA professionals. They reflect their spirit of seeking truth, being pragmatic, pursuing knowledge relentlessly, and innovating forward, and are sure to contribute to the development and advancement of the EIA industry in China.