The needs of nomadic-pastoral land users with respect to EIA theory, methods and effectiveness: What are they and does EIA address them?

摘要: Abstract The aim of this article is to examine the needs nomadic-pastoral land users with respect EIA theory, methods and effectiveness based on literature review by applying Retief (2010)’s framework. intends identify these analyse whether addresses them sufficiently appropriately. framework defines (quality) as three main interrelated themes environmental assessment. Our was guided moreover, using nomadic pastoralism a test case, we attempted expand broad into four-step approach that can be used systematically literature. first adopts secondly, identifies issues use which matter most themes. next step selected 156 articles for considering identified previously fourth examined concept-centric content analysis. Nomadic-pastoral need theory incorporate irrational logic complex unpredictable socio-ecological features use. Decisions made rational decision-making model in cannot due uncertainties associated different power, values interests stakeholders pasture resources. Furthermore, are related impact pathways dynamic character address pathways. However, current primarily focus static use, do not appropriately nature For users, maintaining quality participation important EIA. empirical data needed addressed Nevertheless, frameworks evaluation sufficient assessment EIA's capacity addressing users. Further studies should at incorporating interaction dynamics theories developing suitable models herding mobility strategy prediction