4.3.3.5. Mitigation and Enhancement Measures

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define mitigation measures.

   Hint

   Think about how we can avoid harming the environment.

2. 2.

   What does the term enhancement measures refer to?

   Hint

   Consider what steps can be taken to make the environment better.

3. 3.

   What do mitigation measures aim to achieve?

   • Avoid negative impacts
   • Enhance positive outcomes
   • Both

   Hint

   Think of the two sides of environmental strategy.

4. 4.

   True or False: Enhancement measures only focus on avoiding negative environmental impacts.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the broader goals of enhancement.

5. 5.

   Propose a comprehensive strategy for a new urban development project considering both mitigation and enhancement measures.

   Hint

   Think about what impacts urban development usually has and how to balance them.

6. 6.

   Analyze a current environmental project in your area and assess its mitigation and enhancement measures. What improvements could be suggested?

   Hint

   Reflect on both visible and subtle impacts of projects.