ABSTRACT
The physical environment is in many ways important for children's lives. In 1993 the Government submitted a Bill to Parliament on environmental impact assessment (HE 3 19/93) and the new Act was passed 10 June 1994 (46 8/94). The Act requires that the needs of various population groups - including those of children - be considered in zoning and in issuing building permits. The environmental impact of building and zoning must be assessed from the child's point of view, and children must be heard both directly and indirectly.
