Abstract

Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) continue to take centre-stage in law and in media, in Guyana. More so, in light of the burgeoning petroleum industry. In Guyana, by declaration of the Constitution, the goal with respect to natural resource development is the "sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social development". In this regard, the EIA plays a critical role in enabling decision-makers to strike a balance between environmental sustainability and economic and social development. Still, despite the importance of this ...