Umweltfolgenabschätzung
Umweltfolgenabschätzung, often abbreviated as UFP or in English as Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), is a systematic process used to identify, predict, evaluate, and mitigate the potential environmental consequences of proposed projects or developments. It is a planning and decision-making tool designed to ensure that environmental considerations are integrated into the early stages of project development.
The primary goal of UFP is to inform decision-makers and the public about the likely environmental effects
UFP is a legal requirement in many countries for a wide range of projects, from infrastructure developments