Description

Environmental impact assessment (EIA) is used to identify potential impacts to humans and the environment that may result from a proposed development, such as a transit project, a power plant, urban renewal or a major new facility.    EIA is standard for most countries around the world – but not yet for Singapore. This represents an opportunity: how can Singapore take what is best about different EIA systems around the world to create something that works locally and is also cutting‐edge?

Why might EIA be done?  How are the outcomes different than applying existing environmental law?  What are the drivers for doing it? What represents best practice around the world?    What resources are available that practitioners and decision‐makers in Singapore can draw on?

This seminar will address these questions, and stimulate discussion among participants about what Singapore’s EIA future might look like, and how to build a community of practice.

About The Speaker

Marla Orenstein is the outgoing President of the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA), the leading global network on impact assessment. She brings a comprehensive understanding of current standards and best practices in impact assessment, including guidelines established by multilateral finance institutions, international agencies and industry organisations