The Effect Study as a Mechanism for Environment Protection in the Algerian Law

Abstract

This study aims at showing the importance of the effect study in the Algerian law as a preventive technical tool for the protection of the environment. Its importance manifests in preserving the environmental elements and predicting the environmental damages and risks that may result of a developmental project or program. It is a priori study that helps evaluate the direct and indirect effects that may affect the environment to reduce their negative effects and maximize the positive ones in an advanced phase before starting the project. This achieves a balance in the economic interests of the individuals and the public interest of the society and the future generations.