Sample guidelines : cumulative environmental impact assessment for hydropower projects in Turkey (English)

Guidelines to Cumulative Environmental Impact Assessment (CEIA) has been prepared within the scope of a CEIA technical assistance study (CEIA study) supported by the World Bank. The CEIA study was developed based on the need to assess the cumulative impacts... See More + Guidelines to Cumulative Environmental Impact Assessment (CEIA) has been prepared within the scope of a CEIA technical assistance study (CEIA study) supported by the World Bank. The CEIA study was developed based on the need to assess the cumulative impacts of hydropower projects in Turkey and was conducted in coordination and cooperation with the relevant departments of the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization (MoEU) and the Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs (MoFWA). The Government of Turkey promoted investments in hydroelectric power plant (HEPP) projects as a policy priority in response to concerns about the environmental and climate change impact of other power generation technologies, as well as with an eye to compliance with EU regulations and targets. The rapid growth in investments raises concerns about the associated impacts (such as minimum environmental flow, temporary/permanent roads opened for the investment, etc.) and the significance of the cumulative impact of multiple HEPP projects on the river basins.  See Less -

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