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International Journal of Environment Science and Technology
Center for Environment and Energy Research and Studies (CEERS)
ISSN: 1735-1472 EISSN: 1735-1472
Vol. 6, No. 4, 2009, pp. 605-618
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Bioline Code: st09067
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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International Journal of Environment Science and Technology, Vol. 6, No. 4, 2009, pp. 605-618
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Environmental impact assessment framework by integrating scientific
Chen, C. C.
Abstract
Environmental impact assessment is widely recognized as an effective tool for supporting the sustainable
development of the environment through policy, plan and program decision-making processes. Traditional approach of
environmental impact assessment generally focuses on scientific analysis and neglects subjective utilities on the project
development. This paper proposes a framework of environmental impact assessment process by integrating subjective
perception and scientific analysis. This framework suggests that environmental impacts and their consequent effects are
analyzed and calculated based on the inventory analysis, but the non-market loss arising from the construction of the
sensitive facility is estimated by contingent valuation method and the relative importance of affecting groups in
affecting the ongoing of project development is evaluated by analytical hierarchy process. Eventually, a mathematical
model is presented to determine the optimal compensation amount under a targeted refusal rate. Also, a case example is
presented to illustrate this approach that integrates the objectively scientific assessment for potentially environmental
impacts and individual subjective perception on the non-market value of environmental damages arising from the project
development.
Keywords
Analytical hierarchy process; Contingent valuation method; Environmental impact assessment; Logit model
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