This is a sequel to William Sheate's article on the proposed amendments to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EZA) Directive 85/337/EEC (see [I995 ] EELR 77), looking at the position from the banking point of view. If Ministers of Member States cannot agree recommended revisions, and lack the will to ensure full compliance by developers with the Directive, then lenders may bring their influence to bear on borrowers. The increasingly proactive stance taken by development banks with regard to environmental assessment is reviewed and compared with the requirements of the Directive. The various types of assessment are also considered. Policy assessment under the Energy Charter Treaty and Environmental Protocol is reviewed.
European Energy and Environmental Law Review