Weishan Yang

Critical Review of Eia Framework and Operational Procedures in China: a Case Study of Panyu's Public Conflict Weishan Yang

This book has focused on Environmental Impact Assessment reporting system in China. It reviewed EIA report's making, examining and approving system through investigation on its administrative, legislative and operational framework. The works was carried out during my internship in Chemicals Branch, United Nations Environment Programme in Geneva, Switzerland. The investigation also includes several interviews with different stakeholders of Panyu?s case. Based on the theoretical and empirical research, the book pointed out the root of defects of the existing EIA system cause of the conflict in China. The recommendations and approaches also provided for improving the system.