Environmental assessment
Introduction
Environmental threats do not respect national borders. Governments have realized that to avert this danger they must notify and consult each other on all major projects under consideration that might have adverse environmental impact across borders. The Espoo Convention is a key instrument for bringing together all stakeholders to prevent environmental damage before it occurs. The Convention entered into force in 1997.
Watch a short introductory video on the Espoo Convention: ENG, RUS, ARM, AZE, GEO, ROM, UKR
It was complemented by the Protocol on Strategic Environmental Assessment (Kyiv, 2003)
Watch a video on the Protocol: ENG, RUS, ARM, AZE, GEO, ROM, UKR
In focus
The Espoo (EIA) Convention sets out the obligations of Parties to assess the environmental impact of certain activities at an early stage of planning. It also lays down the general obligation of States to notify and consult each other on all major projects under consideration that are likely to have a significant adverse environmental impact across boundaries. see some examples.
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