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- Environmental Governance
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The range of institutions and decision-making processes (including but not limited to governments) engaged in managing the environment and natural resources. For further definitions see the section entitled “Environmental Governance and Environmental Democracy” in Chapter 1 of Voice and Choice.
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
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The systematic examination of the likely impacts of proposed development on the environment prior to any activity, including an evaluation of environmentally less damaging alternatives to such development.
Synonyms: EIA