What are some innovative approaches to incorporating climate change adaptation into the EIA process?
Climate change poses significant challenges and opportunities for urban planning and development. One of the tools that can help planners address the impacts and uncertainties of climate change is the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process. EIA is a systematic process of identifying, predicting, evaluating, and mitigating the environmental effects of proposed projects, plans, policies, or programs. However, EIA is not always well-equipped to deal with the dynamic and complex nature of climate change and its implications for urban systems. Therefore, some innovative approaches are needed to incorporate climate change adaptation into the EIA process. In this article, we will explore some of these approaches and how they can improve the quality and effectiveness of EIA for urban planning.