Evaluation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) systems in GCC States through Performance Criteria

摘要

This review paper details the current status of EIA legislation and comparative evaluation of EIA systems in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States through assessment criteria of EIA regulations framework and procedures of implementation of EIA studies between the States. A set of recommendations on how such practices can be enhanced and improved is presented. Evaluating the EIA systems in the GCC States indicate that many have achieved considerable progress in developing legal and administrative framework for EIA system that accommodate national requirements but still there is scope for further improvements.