4.3.3.6. Integration and Decision-Making

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is EIA used for?

   Hint

   Think about what happens before a project is approved.

2. 2.

   Define LCA.

   Hint

   Consider the product's journey from beginning to end.

3. 3.

   What is the primary goal of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?

   • To evaluate economic impacts
   • To assess potential environmental impacts
   • To predict weather patterns

   Hint

   Think about the primary concerns when evaluating a project.

4. 4.

   True or False: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is concerned only with the manufacturing phase of a product.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember what LCA stands for and what it involves.

5. 5.

   Propose how you would integrate EIA, LCA, and SEA in a project to improve urban sustainability. Discuss potential challenges.

   Hint

   Think about how different stakeholders might react to sustainability measures.

6. 6.

   Critique the reliance on qualitative data in EIA processes and suggest methods to enhance quantitative assessments.

   Hint

   Consider how numbers can inform decision-making versus opinions.