Implementations of EIA Laws in East Shawa Zone of Oromia National State Special Reference tQ Lume and Ada'a Woreda: Case Study on Various Projects
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2011-11
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The importance of Environmental Impact Assessment (ErA) is clearly recognized
under the FDRE constitution. The constitution also recognizes certain rights
concerning the environment in the interest of the general public. In order to
facilitate the practical implementation of the rights, the goverrunent enacted
certain EIA proclamation and guidelines. The guidelines contain certain ErA
processes and objectives that the federal EPA and regional environmental
agencies are expected to follow. The implementation of these requirements
requires the application of, the mitigation measures, participation of the Public,
the preparation of EIA study report and review by the Proponents, monitoring
and evaluation of EIA study report by the competent authorities. The study area
of this paper is East Shawa Zone of Orornia Regional State.
Where the essential requirements of EIA, like preparation of EIA study report by
the proponents, and review of EIA, public participation, absence of EIA follow
up mechanisms, such as evaluation and monitoring are not implemented as
prescribed in the ErA guidelines and proclamation. Lack of effective observation
of these laws became the cause for violations of environmental rights to a clean
and healthy guaranteed in the constitution. Thus, unless the concerned officials
and the government give due attention to the matter, the rights of the local
people and the next generation will be in danger.
The study divided into five chapters ranging from background of the study to
recommendations.
Key terms: Environmental Impact Assessment, the right to a clean and healthy
environment, and human rights.
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Environmental Impact Assessment, the right to a clean and healthy environment, and human rights.