Sustainable resource development (EIAs)

Question 1

What is sustainable development?

Answer 1

Development that reaches the needs of the present generation without compromising future generation’s ability to meet their own needs.

Question 2

What is resource depletion?

Answer 2

Consumption of a resource faster than it can be replenished.

Question 3

What does the WWF predict about resources for the future?

Answer 3

We will need 2 planets to meet the demand for goods and services by 2030.

Question 4

What are the two methods used to reduce resource depletion?

Answer 4

Supply side management
Demand side management

Question 5

What is supply side management?

Answer 5

Finding ways to increase the supply
- more exploration
- more research (unconventional methods)
- more sustainable/alternative resources to replace the unsustainable ones.

Question 6

What is demand - side management?

Answer 6

Decrease consumption of resources
- Changing lifestyle
- Developing tech
- Reduce population growth
- recycling
- regulatory frameworks - agenda 21 etc…

Question 7

What is an EIA?

Answer 7

An environmental impact assessment.
Evaluates the environmental impacts and all socio-economic, cultural and human health costs of a certain proposal.
Decisions can be made will full knowledge of environmental outcome.

Question 8

What is the LEOPOLD MATRIX?

Answer 8

A tool for determining likely environmental consequences of a project.

1 axis looks at the magnitude of the project’s consequences, the other looks at the significance of the environmental impact.

Question 9

SInce when have EIAs been cemented in law in the EU?

Answer 9

Since 1999.
EIAs also look at what happens to a site post project.

Question 10

Give an example of a project with an EIA and 3 points from its EIA

Answer 10

Zambia Lumwana Copper project.

Disturbance of nearly 9000 hectares

Commitment to employ locals

Surface water contamination from spillage and accidental release.