Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process that ensures environmental factors are considered early in project planning. It examines both technical/economic and traditional impacts on local communities and biodiversity. EIA is intended to prevent or minimize potentially adverse environmental effects and improve project quality. Projects requiring EIA include agriculture, construction, industries, waste disposal, and developments near protected areas. The EIA process identifies, describes, and assesses a project's direct and indirect effects on humans, wildlife, air/water/soil, climate, landscape, and cultural heritage.