ILO Working paper 51

Assessing the impact - Environmental impact assessment in the textile and garment sector in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia and Viet Nam

An environmental impact assessment of the textile and garment sector, examining the environmental effects associated with production activities and identifying opportunities to improve sustainability. It provides insights and recommendations to support more environmentally responsible practices and reduce the sector’s ecological footprint.

Environmental regulations provide protection for both environmental assets and the livelihoods of communities that depend on these assets. The analysis evaluates the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes for proponents of industrial projects in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia and Viet Nam. The paper finds that enhanced environmental outcomes can be achieved by greater awareness among proponents of the links between environmental management (as facilitated by the EIA process) and sustainable development.

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Author(s)

  • Samantha Sharpe, Monique Retamal, Maria Cristina Martinez Fernandez

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