Environmental Impact Assessment - IB Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS) Definition
Reviewed by: Alistair Marjot
Last updated
What is an Environmental Impact Assessment?
In IB Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS), an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a crucial process used to evaluate the potential environmental effects of a proposed project or development before any decisions are made.
An EIA helps predict impacts on ecosystems, human health, and natural resources, ensuring that decision-makers consider environmental sustainability and social well-being. An EIA involves identifying, predicting, and assessing both positive and negative impacts, and proposing measures to mitigate any adverse effects. The EIA process encourages informed decision-making by highlighting the trade-offs between economic development and environmental protection.
Examiner-written IB Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS) revision resources that improve your grades 2x
- Written by expert teachers and examiners
- Aligned to exam specifications
- Everything you need to know, and nothing you don’t
Share this article
written revision resources that improve your