New Planning EIA Ordinance Paves Way for Environmental Accountability and Progress.
The Planning Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance aims to improve environmental protection in decision-making processes. It emphasizes expert reviews, decision management, and public participation. The focus is on individual accountability, with experts held to high standards. Planning EIA is more comprehensive than project EIA. Science is crucial for effective planning, and practical implementation is key. The goal is to serve the economy, provide planning and public services, and achieve mutual benefits.