It is statutory required for EIA under Schedule 3 of EIA Ordinance (1997) for two types of engineering feasibility studies:
1) Engineering feasibility study of urban development projects with a study area covering more than 20ha or involving a total population of more than 100,000.
2) Engineering feasibility study of redevelopment projects with a study area covering more than 100,000 existing or new population.
For transport sector, it is still administrative requirement for conducing SEA during decision making.
1) Understanding the Need, Nature and the Objectives of the PPPs
2) Designing or Selecting Suitable Process and Methods
3) Screening and Scoping
4) Assembling Relevant Baseline or Background Studies
5) Identification & Examination of Relevant Strategic Environmental Issues and Linkages
6) Identification & Evaluation of Possible Options, Alternatives Means and their Environmental Implications
7) Identification and Evaluation of Preferred Options
8) Determination of Follow-Up Actions and Monitoring Requirements
1. mode of transport
2. alternatives and needs
3. rail or road
4. alignment options
5. integration with environmental and landuse planning
6. traffic management and control
7. use of advance vehicle technologies
Second Railway Development Study (RDS2)
http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/environmentinhk/eia_planning/sea/second_railway.html
Europe
UK-England
Strategic Environmental
Assessment
Plan and programme
Statutory
Environmental Assessment for Plans and Programmes (England) (2004)
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/SI/si2004/20041633.htm
Before the transposition of SEA Directive into legislation in UK, an appraisal approach, New Approach to Appraisal (NATA), has been introduced for guiding how transport related proposals are appraised. In 2005, the government has been trying to integrate the concept of SEA into the existing NATA system, details can be found in the “Transport Analysis Guidance” (TAG).
An Unit named “Strategic Environmental Assessment for Transport Plans and Programmes”, which is a guidance on how to carry out SEA for transport plans and programmes in England, was published under TAG. This document was drafted in accordance with the requirements of SEA Directive, which was transposed in England through the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004, which is a statutory requirement for plans and programmes. It integrates the Directive’s requirements with existing transport appraisal processes – NATA. SEA forms part of NATA.
1) Setting the context, identifying objectives and problems and establishing the baseline
2) Deciding the scope of SEA and developing alternatives
3) Assessing the effects of the plan
4) Consultation on the draft plan and the Environmental Report
5) Monitor the significant effects of implementing the plan on the environment
SEA topics in environmental objective are:
1. Air
2. Climatic factors
3. Landscape
4. Cultural heritage including architectural and archaeological heritage
SEA of Torbay Local Transport Plan (LTP) 2006 – 2011
http://www.torbay.gov.uk/index/transport-streets/transport/transportpolicy/transportplan.htm
Corresponding table and diagram(s) of Example 1 can be found in Table 2 and Figure 1 as for illustration purpose.
Example 2
SEA of Local Transport Plan (LTP) For Greater Nottingham 2006/07-2010/11 (2006)
Before the transposition of SEA Directive into legislation in UK, an appraisal approach, New Approach to Appraisal (NATA), has been introduced for guiding how transport related proposals are appraised. In 2005, the government has been trying to integrate the concept of SEA into the existing NATA system, details can be found in the “Transport Analysis Guidance” (TAG).
An Unit named “Strategic Environmental Assessment for Transport Plans and Programmes”, which is a guidance on how to carry out SEA for transport plans and programmes in England, was published under TAG. This document was drafted in accordance with the requirements of SEA Directive, which was transposed in England through the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004, which is a statutory requirement for plans and programmes. It integrates the Directive’s requirements with existing transport appraisal processes – NATA. SEA forms part of NATA.
1) Setting the context, identifying objectives and problems and establishing the baseline
2) Deciding the scope of SEA and developing alternatives
3) Assessing the effects of the plan
4) Consultation on the draft plan and the Environmental Report.
5) Monitor the significant effects of implementing the plan on the environment
1. improvements to all modes of public transport
2.developments of interchange facilities
3.enhancement of distribution of freight
4.improvement of safety, health and environmental conditions on all roads
5.reduction of road traffic
Example 1
Draft Wales Rural Development Plan (RDP) 2007-2013
http://new.wales.gov.uk/docrepos/40382/4038231121/403822/4038291/403829/SEA_MainRep__May_06.pdf?lang=en
Example 2
SEA for Neath Port Talbot County Borough Unitary Development Plan
http://www.npt.gov.uk/udp/sea_docs.cfm
UK-Northern
Ireland
Strategic Environmental
Assessment
Plan and programme
Statutory
Environmental Assessment for Plans and Programmes (Northern Ireland) (2004)
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/Sr/sr2004/20040280.htm
Before the transposition of SEA Directive into legislation in UK, an appraisal approach, New Approach to Appraisal (NATA), has been introduced for guiding how transport related proposals are appraised. In 2005, the government has been trying to integrate the concept of SEA into the existing NATA system, details can be found in the “Transport Analysis Guidance” (TAG).
An Unit named “Strategic Environmental Assessment for Transport Plans and Programmes”, which is a guidance on how to carry out SEA for transport plans and programmes in England, was published under TAG. This document was drafted in accordance with the requirements of SEA Directive, which was transposed in England through the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004, which is a statutory requirement for plans and programmes. It integrates the Directive’s requirements with existing transport appraisal processes – NATA. SEA forms part of NATA.
1) Setting the context and objectives, establishing the baseline and deciding on the scope
2) Developing and refining alternatives and assessing effects
3) Preparing the Environmental Report
4) Consulting on the draft plan or programme and the Environmental Report
5) Monitoring the significant effects of implementing the plan or programme on the environment
Several environmental issues that shall be taken into account during SEA process, including:
1. Biodiversity
2. Population
3. Human health
4. Fauna and flora
5. Soil
6. Water
7. Air
8. Climatic factors
9. Material assets
10. Cultural heritage including architectural and archaeological heritage
11. Landscape
Example 1
Environmental Report of Draft Sub-Regional Transport Plan 2015
http://www.roadsni.gov.uk/consultation/docs/EnvironmentalReport.pdf
Example 2
Regional Land Transport Strategy and Regional Passenger Transport Plan for Taranaki (2006)
SEA has first been applied in Scotland as a statutory instrument in Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes (Scotland) Regulations 2004, which implements the EU Directive 2001/42/EC (also known as SEA Directive) in 2004. In 2006, this regulation has been replaced by the Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005, which is a legislation relevant for those strategies, plans or programmes, to fully integrate SEA in Scottish legislations. The Act requires strategy, plan or program to conduct an environmental assessment if it is related solely to the whole or any part of Scotland.
Besides, a Guidance, Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG) was published in 2003 in reference with the SEA. It is an integrated guideline stating most updated assessment requirement for appraisal. The STAG process aligns with that of SEA. SEA would not be a substitute of STAG. SEA forms part of STAG.
1) Screening – to determine whether the proposed plan/programme is likely to have significant environmental effects and whether an SEA is required
2) Scoping – this enables the coverage and level of detail of the Environmental Report to be determined in conjunction with the statutory consultees: the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and Scottish Ministers (Historic Scotland (HS))
3) Environmental Report – it details the anticipated environmental impacts of the plan/programme and any proposed amendments to the plan/programme; and the proposals for monitoring the environmental impacts of the plan/programme
4) Monitoring – a stage being undertaken during implementation of the plan/programme and serves to identify the level of monitoring required and, should adverse impacts be identified, any remediation proposals.
The following environmental issues shall be considered during SEA process:
1. biodiversity, flora, fauna
2. population, human health
3. soil
4. water
5. air and climatic factors
6. material assets
7. cultural heritage and landscape
Example 1
SEA on Aberdeenshire Council’s Local Transport Strategy (LTS) 2006 - 2009
http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/transportation/lts/sea_report.pdf
Example 2
SEA on Scotland’s National Transport Strategy (NTS)
This new legislation is drafted in accordance with both the EU SEA Directive (2001/42/EC).
1) Planning the assessment approach, formulation of alternatives
2) Participatory planning and cooperation
3) Evaluation of impacts
4) Comparison of alternatives
5) Monitoring
1. protection of buildings, landscapes or townscapes
2. increase or decrease in transportation or mobility needs
3. the relationships between different modes of transport
4. the extent of public transport and non-vehicular traffic
5. the volume of emissions from transport
Example 1
Rail network 2020
http://www.rhk.fi/tiedotteet/2002/2020enta.pdf
Example 2
Environmental Guidelines for the Transport Sector until 2010
Prime Minister’s Office Circulars
http://147.29.40.91/DELFIN/HTML/C1998/0015909.htm (in Danish)
All government bills and proposals submitted to parliamentary approvals required an assessment if they are expected to have significant effects on the environment. The requirement also applies to policies, plans and programmes (PPP) which are not subject to approval by parliamentary vote but on which the Parliament shall be consulted.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Strategic Environmental
Assessment
Plan and programme
Statutory
Act on the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes (nr. 316)
http://www.retsinfo.dk/_GETDOC_/ACCN/A20040031630-REGL (in Danish)
The SEA Directive was transposed by the Act in May 2005.
1) Screening: To identify proposals that are likely to have a potential significant environmental impact and require further assessment.
2) Scoping: To identify the nature and scope of the major or cumulative environmental effects of a bill or policy.
3) Assessment: To analyze the effects identified as potentially significant and decide how assessed impacts are to be described and documented.
4) Publication: A description of the environmental effects is included as a separate section in the commentary, which is attached to the bill or other government proposal when it is submitted to Parliament. This report should be easily understood, non-technical statement that is publicly accessible, together with other background assessment. If a proposal will have no significant impact, this must be indicated in the observations on the bill
Instructions for consequence assessment, submission and review procedures in connection with official studies, regulations, positions and reports to the Storting
There has been a formal provision for the Norwegian system for environmental assessment of official studies, regulations, propositions and reports to Parliament (the Storting). It describes the arrangements and procedures that are in place for this purpose and summaries recent experience with their implementation. SEA at this level forms part of a larger process of assessment of policy and legislation, which has been applied in Norway for several years.
1) Evaluating the need for environmental assessment (preliminary assessment)
2) Submission of the preliminary assessment to the Ministry of the Environment before the study is initiated
3) Submission to the Ministry of the Environment after a study has been completed but before circulation for general review
4) General review
1. safety
2. alternative modes of transport, namely public transport, walking and cycling, which are more environmental friendly than private transport
3. efficient ways for transportation of goods (by sea and rail) and travel of citizens (by means of public transport)
4. environmental requirements for vehicles and fuel
NIL
Strategic Environmental
Assessment
Plan and programme
Statutory
Planning and Building Act
The Norwegian Parliament adopted the first general legislation on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in 1990, as part of the Planning and Building Act. In April 2005, SEA Directive has been implemented by amending the Act.
1) Prepare the planning programme
2) Consultation
3) Submission of programme
same as above
NIL
The Netherlands
Environmental Test (E-test)
Policy
Administrative
Official Gazette 1995, No.15
E-test, which is treated as environmental protection scrutiny, is required for drafting laws and regulations, it is a qualitative appraisal, based on minimum steps and incorporates limited checks and balances. It is carried out using a short questionnaire and guidance from the Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment (VROM), which is then regarded as an ‘Environmental Protection Scrutiny (EPS)' process – with definition to any brief explanatory note on environmental assessment
1) A quick scan of the reasons for draft legislations, and
2) The appraisal of effects carried out for designated draft legislation.
2006 (in Dutch)
http://www.vrom.nl/get.asp?file=Docs/milieu/MER_Samenvattingwetsvoorstel190304.pdf
Under the EIA Decree, specified plans and programs, i.e. Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment (SEIA), are subject to the requirement laid down in the Environmental Management Act.
1) Inception memorandum (also called notification of intent or starting note)
2) Public participation comment and advising
3) Guidelines
4) Production of EIS
5) Public participation, advising and hearing on EIS
6) Review, decision and evaluation
NIL
NIL
France
Strategic Impact Assessment
Policy
Statutory
Ordonnance No 2004-489
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Strategic Environmental
Assessment
Plan and programme
Statutory
Ordonnance No 2004-489
Transition of the SEA Directive for certain plans and programmes at the legislative level took place in June 2004.
1) Environmental diagnosis (an environmental profile describing the state of the environment and listing political objectives at different scales – international conventions and protocols, European policies, national objectives, regional objectives, etc)
2) Compatibility analysis (using a matrix) between in focus of the strategic action and the main reference objectives
3) Assessment of the importance of the potential impacts of the whole plan
4) Evaluation (ex post) of interactions between measures
N/A
Example 1
Northern corridor (a broad expanse of land between Le Havre, the north of the Greater Paris region, Nancy and the Brussels region, for a study co-financed with the European Commission) (1998)
Statutory for federal level and Administrative for Lander level
EIA Act (UVPG) (2005)
The EIA Act for federal level has come into force in June 2005, which act as a framework for 16 Lander to construct the SEA regulations. The 16 Lander has to implement SEA through their own laws, up to July 2006, there were bills in most of the Lander, they are still waiting to come into force.
1) Screening
2) Scoping
3) Preparing the environmental report
4) Consultations
5) Revision of the environmental report
6) Decision making
7) Information of the authorities involved and the public according to Article 9 of Directive 2001/42/EC
8) monitoring
1. Ensure sustainable mobility
2. Enhance German competitiveness in the global economy in order to create and secure jobs
3. Promote sustainable patterns of development
4. Create fair and comparable conditions of competition for all modes of transport
5. Improve safety for transport users and the general public
6. Reduce emission of noise, pollutants and climate change gases
Statutory for federal level and Administrative for Lander level
Federal Act on strategic assessment into the transport sector
In mid 2006, legal documents transposing the SEA Directive in Austria included both Federal level and Lander level. However, for transport sector, it is transposed to Federal level at the moment.
1) Screening
2) Scoping
3) Preparing the environmental report
4) Public participation
5) Consultation with environmental and health authorities
6) Decision making
7) Monitoring
The legislation that would transpose the SEA Directive was still under preparation in mid-2006.
The only guidance available in Portugal was on strategic impact assessment of land-use/spatial plans (regional, inter-municipal, municipal, urban plans, coastal areas plans, natural protected areas plans and water reservoir plans), National Directorate General for Land-Use Planning & Urban Development (2003)
NIL
1. Implementation of a high speed railway network
2. public transport which is qualified, environment friendly, with lower polluting emissions
N/A
North America
USA
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
Policy,
plan and
programme
Statutory
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
http://ceq.eh.doe.gov/Nepa/regs/nepa/nepaeqia.htm
Among the three environmental protection scrutinizes, namely Categorical Exclusions (CE), Environmental Assessment (EA) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), EIS is regarded as SEA-like in USA.
1) A Draft EIS (DEIS)is first prepared, which provides an opportunity for government agencies and the public to review.
2) After completion of the circulation period, a Final EIS (FEIS) shall be prepared accordingly.
3) Once the FEIS has submitted and circulated, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) may issues a Record of Decision (ROD), a concise report that states FTA’s determination that NEPA on the proposed action, as described in the FEIS, has been completed.
4) Once a ROD is provided, the agency may proceed having complied with NEPA and FTA may grant funds for the project if other FTA requirements have been met.
1. the purpose of and need for the proposed action
2. alternatives, including the proposed action
3. the affected environment
4. environmental consequences
Example 1
EIS for Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR) project
http://www.fra.dot.gov/downloads/RRDev/feises_ch1.pdf
Example 2
California High-Speed Train Final Program EIR/EIS (2005)
Corresponding table and diagram(s) of Example 2 can be found in Table 3 and Figure 2 as for illustration purpose.
Canada
Strategic Environmental
Assessment
Policy,
plan and
programme
Administrative
Cabinet Directive (1999)
http://www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca/016/directive_e.htm
Under Cabinet Directive, Transport Canada (TC) is required to undertake a non-legislated SEA-like environmental assessment process for proposals being submitted for all federal policy, plan and programme initiatives submitted to the Minister or to Cabinet for consideration and approval.
In 2001, TC has prepared their own policy statements on Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) in order to apply and balance these diverse principles effectively and consistently in the development of transportation proposals.
1) Preliminary scan - As early as possible in developing a proposal for approval by the Minister or Cabinet, determine whether important environmental effects (positive or negative) are likely.
2) Detailed analysis - If it identifies important environmental considerations, or if there is considerable uncertainty or risk associated with the outcome, a more detailed analysis of environmental effects is then required.
3) Public consultation - Results of consultation undertaken by the Transport Canada policy or program manager as part of developing the proposal: if there will be public consultation as part of proposal development, this opportunity should be used to identify environmental concerns; consultation undertaken specifically for the SEA.
4) Proposal submit to the Minister or Cabinet for decision making
1. Use of transportation modes;
2. Use of public transport / private vehicles;
3. Human safety and health related;
4. Pollution control and energy consumption of transport;
5. Pricing of transportation services;
6. Economic de-regulation;
7. Transportation technology and alternative;
8. Environmental technologies and their application
Example 1
Strategic Highways Infrastructure Program (SHIP)
http://www.tc.gc.ca/SHIP/menu.htm
Asia Pacific
Mainland China
EIA for Plans
Plan and programme
Statutory
National Environmental Impact Assessment Law (2003) (EIA Law)
In Mainland China, it is a statutory requirement under the National EIA Law which came into force since 1 September 2003.
As there is little experience on assessment of policies in Mainland China, it is considered to exclude environmental assessment for policies from the context of the EIA Law.
1) Department drafting the proposal of the plan/programme should also prepare the EIA for Plans report
2) the assigned environmental protection administration or other administration associated with the deputation of relevant department and experts should audit the EIA report and draw the conclusion before sending to to the supervised administration or local government for approval
3) The supervised administration or local government should consider the conclusion and incorporate the suggestion for the EIA report as a reference for decision making
4) The responsible Department should keep monitoring when the plan is being executed
1. landuse
2. city planning
3. Transport architecture
4. Information and efficiency
5. Environmental
6. Public satisfaction
Example 1
The integrated transport plan of Shenzhen City (2006-2030)
http://www.szplan.gov.cn/main/csgh/zxgh/ztjtgh/wb/ztjtgh.htm
Corresponding table and diagram(s) of Example 3 can be found in Table 4 and Figure 3 as for illustration purpose.
Macau SAR
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
In Macau, no formal provision has been made for a national system of SEA of policies, plans or programmes.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Japan
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
No explicit implementation on SEA in Japan, the Basic Environment Law is the tool for governing the basic environmental policies
N/A
1. Efficient flow of people and products
2. Use of environmentally friendly products 3. Proper recycling methods
4. Waste disposal practices
5. New energy sources and the development of reusable energy
By the latest amendment on the FAEP (Article 25 and Article 26, etc.), PERS has been improved and made it towards SEA system by:
1) extending the list of plans and programmes subject to PERS
2) stipulation of implementation of PERS at an early stage to enhance its effects in decision making
3) enhancement of public participation and disclosure
1) The heads of administrative agencies that establish, permit, or approve administrative plans or development projects are to consult with the Minister of Environment or the head of the local environmental agency on the matter of environmental validity review.
2) Forms required for the preview are specified and the submission of documents is now mandatory. The heads of governmental bodies that establish or approve administrative plans or that permit, approve, and authorize development projects must either fill out the forms themselves or receive them from project operators, and then submit the forms to the Minister of Environment or the head of the regional environmental office.
The Ministry of Construction and Transportation (MOCT) concerns:
1. natural environment conservation
2. air quality management
3. water quality management, marine environment preservation, drinking water supply management
4. waste management
5. environmental technology development
Example 1
Sustainable Spatial Development for Kwangju, South Korea
Strategic Environmental Assessment has just recently been introduced. There are four preliminary synthesis SEA approaches considered in Thailand, they are:
SEA – EIA School
SEA – Area Base
SEA Policy Options
SEA – Development Direction
N/A
N/A
N/A
Singapore
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
In Singapore, no formal provision has been made for a national system of SEA of policies, plans or programmes.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Pakistan
Strategic Environmental Assessment
Policy, plan and programme
Administrative
National Environmental Policy
In Pakistan, SEA is still in its formative stages. Although no specific enforcement on concerning environmental issue during decision making, the idea of SEA is on the threshold of adoption for the overall policy making process.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Australia
Strategic Assessment
Policy,
plan and
programme
Statutory
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC, 1999)
Under the SEA-like framework stipulated in the EPBC Act, there are five types of assessment approach of which the Minister must choose one for assessing the relevant impacts of an action, including:
1. An accredited assessment process
2. An assessment on preliminary documentation
3. A public environment report (PER)
4. An environmental impact statement (EIS)
5. A public inquiry
1) Screening – the Minister decides whether assessment is required for the proposed project; and the level of assessment approval required
2) Scoping – the Minister prepares written guidelines for the scope of the assessment
3) Preparing the Environmental Assessment (EA) Report – the proponent prepares the report based on guidelines provided by the Minister and the comments raised during public consultation. Then Secretary prepares report for the Minister
4) EA Review and Project Appraisal – The Minister seeks reviews of relevant Commonwealth Ministers
Natural environment:
1. air pollution (particulates and greenhouse gases)
2. noise pollution
3. visual disamenity
4. barrier effects
Human and social environment:
1. heritage
2. indigenous and colonial values
Example 1
Christmas Island Airport Upgrade (2001)
http://www.dotars.gov.au/territories/xmas_island/governance/upgrade/index.aspx
Example 2
EIS of Second Sydney Airport Proposal at Badgerys Creek (1997)
http://www.dotars.gov.au/aviation/airport/sydney_airport/index.aspx
Corresponding table and diagram(s) of Example 2 can be found in Table 5 and Figure 4 as for illustration purpose.
The enactment of the Resource Management Act (RMA) brought environmental assessment in New Zealand in 1991 within a formal legal framework at the national level, which treats as an SEA-equivalent instrument.
The National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) stipulates a range of Integrated Environmental Management (IEM) tools, which includes Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) used for the proactive integration of environmental issues at the policy and planning level.
1) identify broad plan and programme alternatives
2) screening
3) scoping
4) situation assessment
5) formulate sustainability parameters for the development of the plan or programme
6) develop and assess alternative plans and programmes
7) decision-making
8) develop a plan for monitoring and auditing
9) implementation
N/A
N/A
World Bank
Sectoral / Regional Environmental Assessment
Policy,plan and programme
Compulsory
Operational Policy/ Bank Procedure (OP/BP) 4.01
http://wbln0018.worldbank.org/Institutional/Manuals/OpManual.nsf/toc2/C4241D657823FD818525672C007D096E?OpenDocument
There are 4 categories which depend on the significance of the expected environmental impacts, namely Category A, B, C and FI. For Category A and B, an environmental assessment should be conducted, for which a more in-depth analysis should be prepared for Category A.
1) Screening – to decide the nature and extent of the EA to be carried out, see which Category the proposal belongs to.
2) Scoping and Development of Terms of Reference (TOR) – to identify key issues and develop the TOR for the EA.
3) Preparing the Environmental Assessment Report (public consultation is required throughout the preparation of EA report) – this depends on which category the proposal refers to.
4) EA Review and Project Appraisal – the borrower shall submit the draft report to the Bank for review and proceed to appraisal.
1. The natural environment (air, water, and land)
2. Global environmental aspects (include climate change, ozone-depleting substances, pollution of international waters, and adverse impacts on biodiversity)
Example 1
Environmental Audit of Kurla – Thane 5th and 6th Railway Line Project (2002)
http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64193027&piPK=64187937&theSitePK=523679&menuPK=64187510&searchMenuPK=64187511&theSitePK=523679&entityID=000094946_02070204293462&searchMenuPK=64187511&theSitePK=523679
Example 2
Andhra Pradesh State Highways Project (APSHP), India (1997)
http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/IW3P/IB/1999/11/10/000009265_3980313101952/Rendered/PDF/multi_page.pdf
Corresponding table and diagram(s) of Example 2 can be found in Table 6 and Figure 5 as for illustration purpose.
The Bank will finance environmental and natural resources management components or activities across different sectors, with loans and technical assistance, beyond required environmental mitigation actions to increase value added and long-term sustainability. It will seek to enhance environmental sustainability through appropriate public and private operations across sectors, such as urban development, transportation and road infrastructure, and agriculture, among others.
1) Understand the nature of the proposal
2) Set the context for SEA
3) Define a Participation approach
4) Scope major issues and alternatives
5) Assess environmental and social outcomes and benefits
6) Establish a scheme for subsequent action
NIL
Example 1
Strategic Environmental Assessment Evaluation of the Northern Corridor of Bolivia from La Paz to Guayaramerín
UNDP assists country partners in applying SEA, it is not a compulsory requirement. The main role of UNDP is to assist the partners to improve their quality of life and poverty.
No official SEA procedure is designed in UNDP to guide country partners.
NIL
NIL
United Nations Environment Programme
Strategic Environmental
Assessment
Policy, plan and
programme
N/A
N/A
SEA is recently applied to environmental impact assessments on policy, plan and programme in country partners of UNEP, for which UNEP provide assistance to them.
No official SEA procedure is designed in UNEP to guide country partners.
