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September 17, 2021

The Role of Project Approving Agencies in the IEE/EIA Process

By: Chamindri Liyanage Photo by J.I.R. Figueroa on Unsplash According to the Sri Lankan law, all development projects that are prescribed under the law are required to obtain prior approval

September 10, 2021

What are Prescribed Projects and Where to Find Them

By: Lasantha Withanage Image credits : Daily Mirror Catchphrase : Projects and undertakings which are required to carry out an EIA or IEE are identified as ‘Prescribed Projects’ and the same have

September 7, 2021

Quick Reference to the Main Legislations on the Environmental Impact Assessment Process

By: Bhagya Wickramasinghe Image Credits : Michael Hacker on Unsplash Catchphrase – Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) law and policy shall ensure successful convergence of conservation and development. It is one of the main tools in achieving

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August 3, 2021

Saving Sri Lanka’s Waterfalls: An Outlook on the Upper Kotmale Hydro-power Project

By: Anjalee Udawatta & Lakshitha Edirisinghe The EIA identified key issues associated with the project. Several scenic waterfalls were threatened due to the reduction of water flow. Image source: olivelankaholidays.com A

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August 3, 2021

Development and Environmental Conservation as a Gender Issue and the Relevance therein to the EIA Process

By: Piyumi Wattuhewa Being sensitive to gender issues in environmental projects is essential in order to prevent potential commitments to widen the already existing gender disparities. Image Credits: Nandhu Kumar on Unsplash

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August 3, 2021

The IEE Process: Overcoming Shortcomings & Effective Implementation

By: Anjalee Udawatta & Lakshitha Edirisinghe Although an IEE report is a public document and in theory the public has access to the report, public participation is not a mandatory step

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