environmental survey; environmental research
Refers to systematic investigation or assessment of environmental conditions, often for scientific, regulatory, or planning purposes.
An environmental survey was conducted before the construction of the factory.
The environmental research confirmed soil contamination.
環境アセスメント specifically refers to environmental impact assessment (EIA), a formal process often required by law, while 環境調査 is a broader term for any environmental investigation or study.
Compound of 環境 (かんきょう, 'environment') and 調査 (ちょうさ, 'investigation, survey').