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Environmental Impact Assessment For Oil And Gas Projects: A Comparative Evaluation Of Canadian And Nigerian Laws, Omolola Anuoluwapo Fasina
Environmental Impact Assessment For Oil And Gas Projects: A Comparative Evaluation Of Canadian And Nigerian Laws, Omolola Anuoluwapo Fasina
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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a tool mandated by regulatory authorities to prevent environmental degradation and foster a sustainable environment. Procedural rights to access information and participate in decision-making are understood as key components of good environmental governance. This research compares the EIA laws in Nigeria and Canada and identifies areas of improvement in the EIA processes of both countries with regards to oil and gas activities, in light of existing international norms and, with a focus on public participation and climate change.
The research reveals that Canada, a developed country, has a more rigorous and effective public participation process …