Decision support algorithm for efficient environmental impact assessments: Focusing on aquatic environment assessment in South Korea

Evaluating the effectiveness of mitigation measures in environmental impact assessments: A comprehensive review of development projects in Korea

“…To achieve these objectives, the Korean government is exploring the implementation of environmental impact assessments (EIA) [ 4 ], which have been instrumental in pre-emptively identifying and mitigating the impacts of development projects on biodiversity [ 5 ]. The current EIA procedure involves expert consultations, committee reviews, and public opinion aggregation, culminating in the evaluation and approval of the EIA by designated authorities [ 6 ]. However, the absence of guidelines and legal requirements for mitigation planning indicates a scope for improvement.…”