Strategic Environmental Assessment

Strategic Environmental Assessment

Author: Barry Sadler

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2012-04-27

Total Pages: 505

ISBN-13: 1136556648

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This unique sourcebook provides a global, state-of-the-art review of the rapidly evolving field of strategic environmental assessment (SEA) that is intended to serve as a baseline for the work of an OECD Task Team on SEA and a UNEP initiative on integrated planning and assessment. It describes trends in application and experience in different contexts worldwide, providing in-depth coverage of the status of SEA systems, and practice in developed, transitional and developing countries by a range of development agencies. The book draws on a large body of published and unpublished material, and contributions from a wide range of individual experts, organizations and agencies. It provides an unparalleled and invaluable understanding of the emerging scope and potential of SEA and describes how, when and where it is being used. The sourcebook includes a probing review of concepts, terminology, approaches and tools of SEA, and a comparative analysis of the different types of existing SEA systems. The volume also contains many case examples illustrating SEA practice in different countries and contexts, a full set of references and a number of appendices containing source materials.


Urban Trialogues

Urban Trialogues

Author: André Loeckx

Publisher: UN-HABITAT

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9789211317091

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Looks at the process and outputs of the Localising Agenda 21 programme in Nakuru (Kenya), Essaouira (Morocco), Vinh (Vietnam) and Bayamo (Cuba). Reflects on the relationship between sustainable visions for possible futures and strategic urban projects.


Implementation of the New Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter and Ozone

Implementation of the New Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter and Ozone

Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works. Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate Change, and Nuclear Safety

Publisher: Amicus

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13:

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Amicus Readers at level 1 include: a picture glossary, a table of contents, index, websites, and literacy notes located in the back of each book. Additionally, content words are introduced within the text supported by a variety of photo labels. In particular, this title describes different ways that birthdays are celebrated. Includes simple craft.


Handbook of Environmental Impact Assessment, Volume 2

Handbook of Environmental Impact Assessment, Volume 2

Author: Judith Petts

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-04-01

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 1444311492

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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a significant, anticipatory, environmental management tool. International debate focuses on its enhancement to meet the challenges of sustainable development as well as demands for scientifically robust integrated and participative decision-making. This handbook hopes to improve practices by contributing an international, multidisciplinary, ready-reference source to this debate. Volume I addresses EIA principles, process and methods. Part 1 maps the EIA process and its impact on decision. It positions EIA in the context of sustainable development and relative to other decision tools, including economic valuation. It also positions strategic environmental assessment (SEA) in a similar way. Part 2 addresses the elements of the EIA process and significant impact assessment topics (air, water, ecological, social, risk, landscape and visual) not only in terms of good practice but also methodological evolution. This volume concludes by addressing cumulative impact assessment and SEA methods. Volume II provides a unique consideration for EIA implementation and practice in Europe, Africa, the Far East, South America and North America. It uses a number of project types to provide 'how to do' guidance and addresses practice in policy and plan assessment. This book should be read by legislators, decision-makers, economists, developers, industrial managers and consultants involved in this significant field.