Evaluation of the effectiveness and performance of environmental impact assessment studies in Greece
Author(s)
Papamichael I.
Tsiolaki F.
Voukkali I.
Sourkouni G.
Argirusis N.
Argirusis C.
Association of Committees of Municipalities on Attica Regions and the Department of the Solid Waste Management (ΕΣΔΚΝΑ), BIOCHROM Industry (Paint industry), ENVITECH (Environmental Technology) Ltd, European Commission, Expert Evaluator, FAMAR (Medicine and Cosmetics Industry), LOREAL (Cosmetic Industry), Miguel Hernandez University, National Institute of Geological and Mineral Research, National Technical University of Athens, Open University of Cyprus, Psittalias Wastewater Treatment, Sewage Treatment Plant (Waste Water Treatment Plant in Municipality of Paralimni – Agia Napa, Tasty Foods Industries (PEPSICO GROUP), University of Cyprus, University of the Aegean
ISSN
16310748
Date Issued
2023
DOI
10.5802/crchim.218
Abstract
As environmental management is becoming increasingly complex, adequate assessment techniques must be utilized to forecast environmental impact trends. The current study aims to investigate the effectiveness of the evaluation system in Greece regarding environmental impact assessment (EIA) concerning projects. Data were extracted from literature and a questionnaire, which was distributed electronically on a Pan-Hellenic scale. Results indicated that the EIA system in Greece has solid foundations with a weak point regarding implementation. Strengths, weaknesses, and threats of EIA institution were analyzed through SWOT-AHP (Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats and Analytical Hierarchy Process) analysis. A dominant criterion in the analysis due to the dynamic of the deep economic recession was found to be the economic crisis.
Publisher
Academie des sciences