EcIAs
EcIAs, or Environmental Component Impact Assessments, are a type of environmental assessment that focuses on the potential effects of a proposed project or activity on specific environmental components. These components can include air quality, water resources, soil, biodiversity, noise levels, and cultural heritage. Unlike broader Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) that might cover a wide range of impacts, EcIAs delve into the details of how a particular aspect of the environment will be affected.
The purpose of an EcIA is to identify, predict, and evaluate the significance of these environmental changes.
EcIAs are often conducted as part of a larger EIA process, or they may be undertaken as