Approval of transport infrastructure projects and systemic differences in EIA approaches: A comparative study of two central European countries

IF 11.2 1区社会学 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Environmental Impact Assessment Review Pub Date : 2025-08-31 DOI:10.1016/j.eiar.2025.108145

Petra Dvořáková , Lenka Lackóová , Zdeněk Keken , Lenka Wimmerová

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Abstract

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is recognized globally as one of the most effective tools for protecting the environment. However, evaluating the effectiveness of EIAs is constantly at the forefront of the scientific and professional community. This study focused on differences in the approach to the EIA process for motorway projects in two neighbouring countries, Czechia and Slovakia, by analysing key elements of the process, using road ecology as a context. The study found not only differences in the number of proposed mitigation and follow-up monitoring measures, but also significant discrepancies in how these requirements are transferred and integrated across the individual stages of the EIA process. In addition, differences in the approach of experts to the design of mitigation measures and in the participation of the public in the EIA process were confirmed. These results suggest that the quality of the EIA process depends on dynamic feedback between the initial assessment and post-implementation monitoring. Recommendations are made to improve professional practice.

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交通基础设施项目审批与环境影响评价方法的制度差异：中欧两个国家的比较研究

环境影响评价（EIA）是全球公认的最有效的环境保护工具之一。然而，评价环评的有效性一直是科学和专业团体的前沿课题。本研究以道路生态学为背景，分析了两个邻国捷克和斯洛伐克高速公路项目环境影响评估过程的关键要素，重点分析了两者在方法上的差异。研究发现，不仅拟议的缓解措施和后续监测措施的数量存在差异，而且这些要求在环评过程各个阶段的转移和整合方式也存在重大差异。此外，专家对缓解措施设计的方法和公众在环评过程中的参与也存在差异。这些结果表明，环评过程的质量取决于初始评估和实施后监测之间的动态反馈。提出了改进专业实践的建议。

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Environmental Impact Assessment Review ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES-

CiteScore

12.60

自引率

10.10%

发文量

200

审稿时长

33 days

期刊介绍： Environmental Impact Assessment Review is an interdisciplinary journal that serves a global audience of practitioners, policymakers, and academics involved in assessing the environmental impact of policies, projects, processes, and products. The journal focuses on innovative theory and practice in environmental impact assessment (EIA). Papers are expected to present innovative ideas, be topical, and coherent. The journal emphasizes concepts, methods, techniques, approaches, and systems related to EIA theory and practice.