How can you conduct an environmental impact assessment that respects biodiversity?

Setting the stage for an environmental impact assessment is like charting a course for a grand expedition. Your mission: to safeguard biodiversity. Defining the scope is crafting the map for this journey, pinpointing the 'what', 'where', and 'how'. It's a deep dive into the ecosystem's heart, determining the potential ripples your project might cause in this intricate web of life. You're not just planning a project; you're pledging to tread lightly on Earth's delicate canvas, ensuring every step taken is measured, mindful, and respectful of nature's boundless diversity. This initial blueprint is your commitment to preserving the planet's biological heritage, a promise to future generations that the marvels of nature will endure.

Conducting an environmental impact assessment is crucial for sustainable development. Take, for example, the approach of a small community in Norway that integrated local wildlife conservation into their urban planning. By prioritizing green spaces and biodiversity, they not only enhanced their environment but also improved residents' quality of life. This shows that with thoughtful consideration and strategic planning, we can make significant positive impacts on our planet. Let's be inspired to adopt similar practices in our communities!

Conducting an environmental impact assessment respecting biodiversity involves thorough research of local ecosystems and species. Collaborate with environmental experts and stakeholders. Employ assessment methodologies sensitive to biodiversity, such as habitat mapping and species surveys. Mitigate impacts through measures like habitat restoration and conservation planning. Continuously monitor and adapt strategies to preserve biodiversity.

Specific to biodiversity the preliminary assessment should take account of impacts at the genetic, species, and ecosystems levels on a local, regional, national, and global basis.

Consider: - Baseline Assessment - Identify existing biodiversity with local experts. - Stakeholder Engagement - Involve communities, gather insights. - Ecosystem Mapping - Map habitats, understand interdependencies. - Impact Identification - Assess direct and indirect impacts on biodiversity. - Mitigation Measures - Develop strategies for minimal disruption, habitat restoration. - Alternative Site Analysis - Consider eco-friendly locations or designs. - Monitoring and Adaptive Management - Track biodiversity changes, make adjustments. - Compliance - Adhere to regulations, obtain permits. - Transparency & Reporting - Communicate transparently. - Capacity Building - Support communities in through training and collaborative projects.

Es correcto lo expresado en el punto 2, en mi recopilación de datos de referencia agregaría una encuesta para saber el pensar de las personas del área a intervenir, si es un proyecto finito es decir como minería, anexarla un plan de cierre del proyecto

For baseline data to meaningfully represent its community, it should be designed and carried out with local partners and especially for biodiversity, centring indigenous/local knowledge and taking a 'whole of ecosystem' view of the context. We will go in with our biased views of what should form the review, but at the design stage the group commissioning should open up conversations about themes, topics, challenges, and other areas to explore that matter to the communities. Then each component can be reviewed from the community's perspectives, and done by local researchers. It should examine their needs first, and understand successes and failures from their medium to long term visions or desires for their communities.

You should also consider the longer-term land-use context at the focal location (i.e. what activities have shaped the current conditions there?). This ensures any activities conform to land-use cut off dates employed by certifications schemes (e.g. FSC) and a better understanding of the forces acting to creating the current equilibrium of conditions.

Identifying and assessing impacts on environmental protection is akin to peering into a crystal ball, forecasting the future of biodiversity as influenced by your project. This step is where science meets stewardship, requiring a meticulous evaluation of how each action could echo through ecosystems. You're tasked with mapping potential shifts, from the flutter of a butterfly's wing to the migration patterns of majestic herds, ensuring the symphony of nature plays on harmoniously. This predictive gaze isn't just about anticipating changes; it's about crafting a narrative of coexistence, where development and conservation dance in balance, preserving the richness of life for the tapestry of tomorrow.

Agregaría en este punto una línea de base de monitoreo de evaluación previa en las matrices de aire, agua, suelo y biota, ya que es de suma importancia el desarrollo de datos propios

Review the impacts of the EIA on each partner, community, and organisation involved. Alongside financially compensating all research participants, think about what else you can do. One easy step is to consider the carbon footprint of in-person data collection and reviews, particularly if people are travelling from overseas. While reviewing that, think about how the project should change to be less harmful. What best practices can you share with others that can add to existing knowledge on respectful EIAs?

Share the report publicly and in all languages of your audience. Ensure drafts are regularly prepared with partners and community members, shared with them for their reviews, and that revisions incorporate their feedback. Invite criticism and conversations, potentially hosting webinars or sessions in person to share your findings and continue conversations with partner organisations and the public. Share those results as well.

Según mi opinión haría una audiencia pública para poner de manifiesto el proyecto aprobado donde las autoridades politicas ambientales, así como los responsables de la evaluación y del proyecto den el mismo a conocer cara a cara a la sociedad involucrada así como a diferentes actores tanto políticos como ong's

Eine M?glichkeit besteht darin, Teile des Berichts auch für jüngere Zielgruppen zug?nglich zu machen, wie beispielsweise über Videoformate, die in den sozialen Medien ver?ffentlicht werden, wie über Tik Tok, Snapchat oder Instagram. Dadurch k?nnen junge Menschen, die ansonsten weniger Berührungspunkte mit biologischer Vielfalt haben, für nachhaltige Thematiken sensibilisiert und informiert werden.

In addition to the general steps outlined above, consider benchmarking your assessment against market frameworks (such as IFC Performance Standard 6) to add credibility and ensure all relevant areas are covered.

From the lens of neo-colonial perspective, any environmental due diligence should keep into consideration the Global North dominance; there is toxic colonialism (export of wastes to GS), toxic outsourcing (pollution based activities being outsourced); price negotiation, wherein OSH of workers in GS compromised. In a way the due diligence should not ignore macro politics, otherwise root cause of the risks found in due diligence would not be understood. The challenge is whether the wider ecosystem sees the current crises for bringing a paradigm shift in geo politics or merely at technology level. Therefore who does the due diligence and for what purpose is important.