This book examines the process of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in Brazil through the lens of community involvement. The author argues that the implementation of controversial projects, such as the Volta Grande mining project, demonstrate the failure of the current system to acknowledge the interests of local communities. Using international comparisons of public policy on environmental issues, the author proposes a model which aims to improve public participation in Brazilian environmental decisions.
Cristiane Bená Dias is research analyst at the Compliance Advisor/Ombudsman (CAO) for the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA).
Part I: EIA in International Law and in Brazilian Legislation.
Chapter 1: EIA in International Law
Chapter 2: EIA in Brazil
Part II: Case Study in the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest
Chapter 3: Volta Grande Project
Part III: EIA Steps
Chapter 4: Planning the Project and Engaging with the EIA Procedure
Chapter 5: Scoping
Chapter 6: The Environmental Impact Statement
Chapter 7: Public Participation
Chapter 8: Decision