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Getting Heard but Not Listened To

An Analysis of Public Participation in Environmental Impact Assessment (
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This book examines the process of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in Brazil through the lens of community involvement. The author argues that the implementation of controversial projects, such as the Volta Grande mining project, demonstrate the failure of the current system to acknowledge the interests of local communities. Using international comparisons of public policy on environmental issues, the author proposes a model which aims to improve public participation in Brazilian environmental decisions.
Part I: EIA in International Law and in Brazilian Legislation. Chapter 1: EIA in International Law Chapter 2: EIA in Brazil Part II: Case Study in the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest Chapter 3: Volta Grande Project Part III: EIA Steps Chapter 4: Planning the Project and Engaging with the EIA Procedure Chapter 5: Scoping Chapter 6: The Environmental Impact Statement Chapter 7: Public Participation Chapter 8: Decision
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