Abstract
The article reflects on the challenges to Greenland’s impact assessment (IA) system in a planning and policy context, and discusses if and how IA at a strategic decision level could contribute to securing good environmental management and support sustainable development. This is done by focusing on
two value-rational questions: (1) Where are we going with industrial development, IA regulation and IA practice in Greenland? and (2) What should be done? The two questions are answered through a gap analysis of legislation and IA practice and through the values for a future IA system in Greenland expressed by key actors. The research points to a need for strategic considerations in relation to planning new industries, which could be met by upstreamed IAs. A broad concept of environment in IAs, increased participation in the process and accessibility to the IA statement for all stakeholders are needed.
two value-rational questions: (1) Where are we going with industrial development, IA regulation and IA practice in Greenland? and (2) What should be done? The two questions are answered through a gap analysis of legislation and IA practice and through the values for a future IA system in Greenland expressed by key actors. The research points to a need for strategic considerations in relation to planning new industries, which could be met by upstreamed IAs. A broad concept of environment in IAs, increased participation in the process and accessibility to the IA statement for all stakeholders are needed.
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
|---|---|
| Tidsskrift | Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal |
| Vol/bind | 28 |
| Udgave nummer | 2 |
| Sider (fra-til) | 135-145 |
| ISSN | 1461-5517 |
| DOI | |
| Status | Udgivet - jun. 2010 |
Emneord
- Greenland
- SEA
- EIA
- Mega industry
- Value-rationality