Suggestion 1

Suggestion 2

Suggestion 3

Suggestion 1: EIA by proponent of activity

 

 

State Parties require proponents of activities to conduct prior EIA of activities that meet specified threshold.

 

 

References/Examples:

IUCN Policy Brief VIII

 

Suggestion 2: EIA undertaken by State Party

 

 

State Parties shall conduct EIA of activities that meet specified threshold. These can be funded by fees from proponents of activities.

Suggestion 3: Responsible entity left to State Party to decide

 

 

Include requirement that State Party ensures that an environmental impact assessment is undertaken, but do not specify responsible entity.

 

 

References/Examples:

Espoo Convention, Art 2