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 examining the application, environmental impacts are a critical factor, both in terms of their feasibility and the acceptability of the risk. As stated by the ECA, the German government's objective is to avoid supporting projects with significant negative consequences for the environment, society, or development.