Evaluation of the environmental impact assessment system in Iran |
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| Institution: | 1. Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University, P.O. Box 80,115, 3508TC, Princetonlaan 8a, Utrecht, The Netherlands;2. Forest and Nature Conservation Policy Group, Wageningen University and Research, P.O. Box 47, 6700 AA, Droevendaalsesteeg 3, Wageningen, The Netherlands;3. KENTER, Muizenheuvelstraat 87, Ranst, Belgium;4. Flemish Department of Environmental & Spatial Development (Departement Omgeving), Koning Albert II-laan 20, 1000 Brussels, Belgium;5. Tractebel Sustainable Urban Development, Van Immerseelstraat 66, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium;1. ITERAS – Research Centre for Sustainability and Territorial Innovation, Via C. Colombo, Bari 70126, Italy;2. GMS International, Carrer Cuba 7, Local | 08030 Barcelona |, Spain;3. Planning and Design for Sustainable Places Lab – DICAM, University of Trento, Italy;1. School of Natural Sciences, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland;2. Levett-Therivel Sustainability Consultants, United Kingdom;3. School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland;4. School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Policy, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland;1. Global Risk Governance Programme, Department of Public Law, Kramer Law Building, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa;2. Environmental & Geographical Science Building, University of Cape Town, South Lane, Upper Campus, Private Bag X3, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa;3. Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, Bezuidenhoutseweg 30, 2594AV The Hague, The Netherlands;1. School of Economics, Business Administration & Legal Studies, International Hellenic University,14th km Thessaloniki - N. Moudania, 57001 Thermi, Greece;2. Institute for Bio-Economy and Agri-Technology, Centre for Research and Technology-Hellas, 57001 Thermi, Thessaloniki, Greece;3. Department of Economics, University of Macedonia, University of Macedonia, 156 Egnatia Street, 546 36 Thessaloniki, Greece |
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| Abstract: | EIA in Iran was formally introduced in 1994, but to date little EIA-related research has been undertaken in the country. In this paper, the authors provide an evaluation of the Iranian EIA system, focusing on EIA legislation, administration and process. Data was collected on the basis of a literature review, document analysis and semi-structured interviews. This involved some translation from Persian into English. Evaluation of the findings indicate that Iran has adopted the democratic tools of EIA and SEA, which considering its political context is encouraging. However, currently the Iranian EIA system does suffer from weaknesses such as inadequate screening and scoping, lack of alternative consideration, public participation, EIA implementation and follow-up. The paper proposes some initial recommendations based on international experiences and sets out the direction for future research. |
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