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Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context (Espoo, 1991) - the 'Espoo (EIA) Convention' |
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The Espoo (EIA) Convention sets out the obligations of Parties to assess the environmental impact of certain activities at an early stage of planning. It also lays down the general obligation of States to notify and consult each other on all major projects under consideration that are likely to have a significant adverse environmental impact across boundaries (see some examples). See a "talking head" video presentation.
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The Convention was adopted in 1991 and entered into force on 10 September 1997 (see which countries are Parties to the Convention).
The third meeting of the Parties to the Convention took place in June 2004 in Cavtat (Croatia). The fourth meeting will be held in Bucharest in May 2008.
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The text of the Convention: |
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First amendment to the Convention was adopted in 2001. Once in force (see status), it will open the Convention to accession upon approval by UN Member States that are not members of the UNECE
Second amendment to the Convention was adopted in 2004. Once in force (see status), it will
Allow, as appropriate, affected Parties to participate in scoping
Require reviews of compliance
Revise the Appendix I (list of activities)
Make other minor changes
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