Importance of Environmental Impact Assessment of Dams Integrated with Risk of Climate Change

Abstract

In the 21^st century, there's a growing awareness regarding the impact of climate change, which has become an urgent concern. The major infrastructure such as dams, situated near both land and communities, must be resilient against the effects of climate change. Therefore, it's imperative to assess and approve the potential risks associated with climate change. Various global standards emphasize the need to bolster the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study process by integrating evaluations of extreme climate change/ influence hazards. This case study-oriented evaluation examined how the contemporary scientific research community has tackled the impact of climate on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for dams globally. The research encompassed the evaluation of EIA methodologies in Indonesia, Iran and Kenya. The findings highlight a widespread acknowledgment of the EIA's capability to address climate change risks.