Cumulative Effects Assessment (CEA)

Cumulative Effects Assessment (CEA) is a process used to evaluate the combined impacts of multiple projects or activities on the environment and communities over time. Instead of considering each project in isolation, CEA looks at how various actions together might affect ecosystems, water, air quality, or social conditions. This helps decision-makers understand the broader, long-term consequences of development initiatives, ensuring that they consider how different factors add up and interact. The goal is to promote sustainable development by managing and mitigating overall environmental and social impacts before they become significant.