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This paper presents a discussion about how conditions for efficient and effective mitigation, follow-up and post-auditing are influenced by uncertainty in EIA predictions, lack of communication about such uncertainty and lack of transparency in prediction processes. As a conclusion, it is discussed how better communication about uncertainty and more transparent prediction processes can improve the conditions for efficient and effective follow-up and post-auditing, and thereby also for protection of the environment.
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Tennøy, A. (2008). Consequences of EIA Prediction Uncertainty on Mitigation, Follow-Up and Post-Auditing. In: Schmidt, M., Glasson, J., Emmelin, L., Helbron, H. (eds) Standards and Thresholds for Impact Assessment. Environmental Protection in the European Union, vol 3. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-31141-6_35
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