Why should ecological risk assessment be carried out?

1. Determining environmental risks: Ecological risk assessment helps to determine the possible impacts of specific projects or activities on ecosystems, including impacts on biodiversity, ecological balance and ecosystem functions. This is helpful to predict the potential ecological risks and take corresponding measures to reduce or prevent these risks.

2. Protecting the ecological environment: Ecological risk assessment helps to protect the natural environment, including the quality of land, water and air, and protect biodiversity. Through the assessment of potential ecological risks, effective measures can be taken to protect and maintain the health and stability of the ecosystem.

3. Auxiliary decision-making: Ecological risk assessment provides scientific basis for the government, enterprises and the public, and helps to formulate reasonable policies, regulations and plans. By evaluating possible risks and impacts, the relationship between economic development and ecological environment protection can be better balanced.

4. Raise public awareness: In the process of ecological risk assessment, the public can better understand the possible impact of specific projects or activities on the ecological environment and enhance their awareness and participation in environmental protection.