Environmental (and Social) Impact Assessment (EIA) Process in Myanmar

On 24 October, Vicky Bowman made a presentation on the emerging environmental (and social) impact assessment (EIA) process in Myanmar to the working group focussed on "Investing in resource efficiency and sustainable cities" which forms part of the Myanmar Platform for Dialogue on Green Growth, organised by Green Lotus.

She spoke about current requirements for disclosure and consultation in the draft procedures and guidelines, and the potential opportunity for stakeholders to make an input into business projects which are to be required to conduct Environmental Impact Assessments or Initial Environmental Examinations.

The Oil and Gas SWIA identified significant knowledge and capacity challenges, both in government and amongst civil society, which need to be addressed if EIAs and the accompanying environmental management plans are to become a useful tool for preventing, reducing, mitigating and compensating for negative impacts.

Read also

• Rakhine State and Kyaukphyu Communities Want Companies and Government to Coordinate and Consult With Them on Community Development Programmes
• MCRB submits comments on draft Petroleum Bill
• MCRB Submits Comments to the Hluttaw on the Bill concerning Artisanal Oil Production
• Building an Effective EIA Process for Offshore Oil and Gas Operations
• Note of a Meeting on Environmental & Social Standards in the Myanmar Oil and Gas Sector

Share:

Previous article

2nd Myanmar Upstream Summit

Next article

Workshop on Developing a Human Rights Policy for your Company