Importance of Environmental Impact Assessment of Dams Integrated with Risk of Climate Change
Sangeeta*
Water Technology Centre, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi (110 012), India
Amit Kumar
Dept. of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Patna, Bihar (800 005), India
Rashmi Yadav
Water Technology Centre, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi (110 012), India
B. Gouthami
Water Technology Centre, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi (110 012), India
Pavan Panzade
Water Technology Centre, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi (110 012), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Climate change hazard, Dam, Environmental Impact Assessment, Risk
Abstract
In the 21st century, there's a growing awareness regarding the impact of climate change, which has become an urgent concern. The major infrastructure such as dams, situated near both land and communities, must be resilient against the effects of climate change. Therefore, it's imperative to assess and approve the potential risks associated with climate change. Various global standards emphasize the need to bolster the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study process by integrating evaluations of extreme climate change/ influence hazards. This case study-oriented evaluation examined how the contemporary scientific research community has tackled the impact of climate on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for dams globally. The research encompassed the evaluation of EIA methodologies in Indonesia, Iran and Kenya. The findings highlight a widespread acknowledgment of the EIA's capability to address climate change risks.
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