Getting heard but not listened to : an analysis of public participation in environmental impact assessment (EIA) in Brazi / Christine Bená Dias.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dias, Christine Bená, author.

Series:

Democratic dilemmas and policy responsiveness

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Environmental impact analysis--Brazil--Citizen participation.

Environmental impact analysis.

Environmental impact analysis--Citizen participation.

Political participation.

Brazil.

Physical Description:

xxiv, 253 pages : illustrations (black and white), map ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Lexington Books, [2021]

Summary:

This book examines the process of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in Brazil through the lens of community involvement. The author argues that the implementation of controversial projects, such as the Volta Grande mining project, demonstrate the failure of the current system to acknowledge the interests of local communities. Using international comparisons of public policy on environmental issues, the author proposes a model which aims to improve public participation in Brazilian environmental decisions.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: pt. I EIA IN INTERNATIONAL LAW AND IN BRAZILIAN LEGISLATION

1. EIA in International Law

2. EIA in Brazil

pt. II CASE STUDY IN THE BRAZILIAN AMAZON RAINFOREST

3. Volta Grande Project

pt. III EIA STEPS

4. Planning the Project and Engaging with the EIA Procedure

5. Scoping

6. The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

7. Public Participation

8. Decision.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-244) and index.

ISBN:

1498597742

9781498597746

OCLC:

1193065501

Publisher Number:

99988082895