Environmental Impact Assessment Studies

The thematic sections of the course are the following:

1. Introduction: Basic concepts in environmental impact assessment

2. Technical specifications for study documentation. Environmental licensing process

3. Preliminary and final studies methods in the agricultural sector

4. Projects and activities ranking. Current state of environment.

5. Environmental impact studies concept. Greek and European Legislation

6. Environmental impact assessment (construction and operation phases)

7. Assessment of impacts on non-biotic features

8. Assessment of impacts on the natural environment

9. Assessment of impacts on the anthropogenic environment

10. Suggested impact control measures. Monitoring the effects. Environmental terms and conditions phases and study approval.

11. Environmental impact assessment specifications

12. Environmental impact assessment strategic approach.

13. Experience from the implementation of environmental impact assessment studies in Greece. Critical consideration. Strategic environmental assessment.