Public Participation Key to Improving Environmental Impact Assessment in Pakistan
The article discusses ways to improve the Environmental Impact Assessment process in Pakistan. The main goal is to enhance the country's environmental situation by involving the public in decision-making, monitoring projects, and implementing mitigation measures. The approach includes proposals for screening, scoping, and preparing reports for new projects. By emphasizing public participation and cultural considerations, the proposed system can be compared favorably with EIA systems in neighboring countries and globally.