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The Evolution Of Environmental Assessment Debates: Critical Perspectives From South Africa

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  • FRANCOIS RETIEF

    (School of Environmental Sciences and Development, North West University (Potchefstroom Campus), Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom 2520, South Africa)

Abstract

This paper explores the evolution of environmental assessment (EA) debates over the last decade within the South African context as reflected in the proceedings of the annual International Association for Impact Assessment, South African chapter (IAIAsa) conferences between 1997 and 2008. Retrospective analysis is important to ensure that the profession avoids unlearning key lessons, keeps and gains perspective, builds the knowledge base and plans for the future. The analysis involved a review of 472 papers presented at these conferences. The results suggest that debates have shifted away from concerns with quality and application of environmental assessment towards serious questions about effectiveness and the value that environmental assessment is adding. It is clear that the profession is currently going through a period of intense introspection, questioning the need for and contribution of EA.

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  • Francois Retief, 2010. "The Evolution Of Environmental Assessment Debates: Critical Perspectives From South Africa," Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management (JEAPM), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 12(04), pages 375-397.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:jeapmx:v:12:y:2010:i:04:n:s146433321000370x
    DOI: 10.1142/S146433321000370X
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    1. Caroline Fan Rocha & Tomás B. Ramos & Alberto Fonseca, 2019. "Manufacturing Pre-Decisions: A Comparative Analysis of Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Reviews in Brazil and Portugal," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(12), pages 1-15, June.

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