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COMPARISON OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT LEGISLATION IN THE COUNTRIES OF EASTERN EUROPE
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The process of Environmental impact assessmen t (EIA) is successfully applied as a tool for environmental planning and environmental policy in many countries worldwide. It is generally accepted that the environment has three inter-dependent components: economic, socio-political and natural. C onsequently, integrated environmental assessment and management coupled with su stainable development is critical, and in order to achieve this goal, effective guidelines and implementable legislation are necessary. EIA legislation differs from country to country. This paper evaluates and compares the effectiveness of the Environmental impact assessment legislation by using the evaluation criteria. The alignment of EI A systems in the east European region could enhance regional sustainable development if managed using similar approaches. This evaluation aims to determine whether an y further amendments and guidelines are necessary to improve the effectiveness of these countries' EIA systems using the comparative criteria.
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