Myanmar Country Environmental Analysis : Environmental Impact Assessment System Diagnostic

World Bank

World Bank, Washington, DC

关键词: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT;    ENVIRONMENTAL LAW;    ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS;    INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS;    INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS;   

RP-ID  :  137628

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

Myanmar has relied heavily on natural resource exploitation to sustain economic growth, andserious environmental issues are emerging, underlining the importance of transparent and robustEnvironmental Impact Assessment (EIA) system. There are growing concerns around the impactsof the large-scale development, including deforestation, depletion of inland and coastal fisheries,land degradation, flooding and landslides, biodiversity loss, and the deterioration of water and airquality. A functioning EIA system is critical in identifying and managing the potential impacts of large-scale development and striking the balance between economic development, environmental conservation, and social inclusion.