‘Environmental Impact Assessment’ in Drylands: Late Knowledge Penetration or a Deliberate Ignorance for Megaprojects?
Despite the paramount role of drylands in supporting people’s livelihoods and rendering ecosystem services, legislation on Environmental Impact Assessment has been introduced belatedly after several decades. By exemplifying Iran, the author proposes two main reasons for such a delayed action. First,...
Main Author: | Farshad Amiraslani |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-07-01
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Series: | World |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4060/2/3/23 |
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