Mitigating undesirable consequences of development megaprojects

Re-evaluating development megaprojects

Description

Mitigating undesirable consequences of development megaprojects involves systematically identifying, assessing, and addressing negative social, environmental, and economic impacts throughout project planning and implementation. Essential actions include stakeholder engagement, rigorous impact assessments, adaptive management, and the integration of mitigation measures such as compensation, restoration, and monitoring. This strategy aims to prevent or reduce harm to communities and ecosystems, ensuring that large-scale development delivers intended benefits while minimizing adverse outcomes.