A Method for Evaluating Environmental Assessment Systems

Chris Joseph, Thomas Gunton and Murray Rutherford ()
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Chris Joseph: School of Resource and Environmental Management, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive Burnaby, BC, Canada V5A 156, Canada
Thomas Gunton: School of Resource and Environmental Management, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive Burnaby, BC, Canada V5A 156, Canada
Murray Rutherford: School of Resource and Environmental Management, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive Burnaby, BC, Canada V5A 156, Canada

Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management (JEAPM), 2017, vol. 19, issue 03, 1-33

Abstract: This paper outlines a method for evaluating environmental assessment (EA) systems called the environmental assessment system evaluation method. The method consists of five steps: (1) develop an initial list of good practices based on a literature review; (2) validate and adjust the practices by surveying experts and stakeholders; (3) describe the EA system; (4) use the good practices to evaluate the EA system through surveying EA participants and reviewing relevant documentation; and (5) identify changes to address deficiencies. The method provides a comprehensive and transparent evaluation that identifies strengths and weaknesses and means of improvement. The evaluation method is tested by applying it in a case study evaluation of the EA system for bitumen development in Canada.

Keywords: Environmental assessment; evaluation; effectiveness; oil development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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