When appraising   the application, the environmental effects of projects are an important criterion, both in terms of their worthiness and the tolerability of the risk. As stated by the ECA, it is the aim of the German government not to support any projects that have serious negative ecological, social, or developmental consequences.
When assessing the application, environmental impacts are a vital consideration, both in terms of their practicality and the acceptability of the risk. As stated by the ECA, the German government's aim is not to support any projects that have severe adverse effects on the environment, society, or development.