ID: 1942
Presenting Author: Ijeoma Vincent-Akpu
Session: 576 - Status of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Legal Frameworks on Impact Assessment
Status: pending
This paper seeks to stimulate discussion on achieving multiple benefits for human well-being, environmental conservation, and economic growth by balancing development and sustainability
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (AFF) practices are two edged sword that leaves massive negative impacts that result from poor planning and regulation. The dual-edged nature of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (AFF) practices necessitates a balance between development and sustainability. Coastal highway infrastructure development, in particular, poses significant environmental and social risks to AFF communities and ecosystems. This study highlights the need for effective Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) to mitigate these impacts. We examine the role of misinformation among key stakeholders, including government, indigenous communities, and developers, in exacerbating ecological trade-offs. By integrating ESIA into coastal highway development, we can promote sustainable development, preserve biodiversity hotspots, and ensure the well-being of coastal communities.
A Professor of Ecotoxicology and Hydrobiology at the Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, University of Port Harcourt's. She's an Ecology Expert and reviewer for ESIAs for major projects
Coauthor 1: Chizoba Chinweze