A new developer to Fiji by the name of Green Energy Limited ("GEL") is proposing to build an solar farm in Tavua. GEL has hired Environment Impact Assessment ("EIA") West Consultants to advise them during this development phase.

Instructions:

As a graduate trainee for EIA West Consultants and you are instructed to prepare a short report in plain language setting out the Environment Impact Assessment processes that must be followed to assist the GEL in understanding and complying with the relevant Environmental laws in Fiji.

Your report must contain:

1. Introduction (1 mark)
2. Relevant Laws to be referred to (2 marks)
3. How the Laws will be applied
   1. Is an EIA necessary in this situation? (2 marks)
   2. What are the stages of an EIA process and the importance of each stage? (4 marks)
4. Conclusion (1 mark)