Environmental management and monitoring in Nicaragua

Abstract

By means of activities, policies and strategies that environmental procedures entail, damages to the environment, because of geothermal project related activities, can be mitigated. Environmental monitoring is a paramount component to evaluate the efficacy of environmental management. The following document presents the tools and instruments that Nicaragua has developed for such environmental management, particularly, for geothermal projects. The applicable legal structure and responsibilities for environmental monitoring of the distinct institutions are summarized.