Views on planning and expectations of SEA: the case of transport planning

Hildén, Mikael; Furman, Eeva; Kaljonen, Minna

doi:10.1016/j.eiar.2004.01.003

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“…The case studies of the NWP and SEV III indicate that the late inclusion of the SEA, which makes it difficult to integrate the SEA into the decision-making process, will significantly limit its effectiveness, regardless of the quality of the SEA report, assessment process, and the political motivation to use SEA. This links to the conclusion by Hildén et al (2004), who note that when "the environmental assessment is initiated after key decisions on the plan or program have already been made, it is almost impossible to influence the plan or program, even if it has not yet been formally adopted" (ibid: 528).…”

Section: Reflection On the Three Case Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A summary is provided by Runhaar and Driessen (2007). Table 1 builds on the work by Runhaar and Driessen (2007) and provides an overview of 13 process-related factors that are believed to contribute to the effectiveness of SEA, as found in the studies that have been consulted (Arbter, 2003;Aschemann, 2004;Dalal-Clayton and Sadler, 2008;Fischer and Gazzola, 2006;Hildén et al, 2004;MEGJ/MIRI, 2003;Partidário, 1999;Retief, 2006;Runhaar, 2009;Runhaar and Driessen, 2007;Runhaar and van Nieuwaal, 2010;Sadler and Verheem, 1996;Sheate et al, 2001;ten Heuvelhof and Nauta, 1996;Thérivel and Minas, 2002). The factors that are deemed to influence SEA effectiveness are related to either the SEA content or SEA procedure.…”

Section: Explaining Sea Effectivenessmentioning

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“…Identification of relations between the plan and decisions that will be conducted at lower project levels in the SEA report Fischer and Gazzola, 2006;Hildén et al, 2004;MEGJ/MIRI, 2003;Retief, 2006;Sadler and Verheem, 1996. Experience The knowledge or practical wisdom that SEA-and/ or decision-makers gained during previous SEAs.…”

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“…The assessment report by an independent body Fischer and Gazzola, 2006;Hildén et al, 2004;MEGJ/MIRI, 2003;Retief, 2006;Runhaar and van Nieuwaal, 2010;Sheate et al, 2001. Independent review…”

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“…Understanding why and how an SEA is effective is crucial for the further development and success of the tool. The search for factors important for SEA effectiveness is an important theme within SEA literature (see Arbter, 2003;Aschemann, 2004;Dalal-Clayton and Sadler, 2008;Fischer and Gazzola, 2006;Hildén et al, 2004;MEGJ/ MIRI, 2003;Partidário, 1999;Retief, 2006;Runhaar, 2009;Runhaar and Driessen, 2007;Runhaar and van Nieuwaal, 2010;Sadler and Verheem, 1996;Sheate et al, 2001;Ten Heuvelhof and Nauta, 1996;Thérivel and Minas, 2002). Nevertheless, more must be learned about the factors that contribute to SEA effectiveness (Runhaar and Driessen, 2007).…”

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Evaluating the substantive effectiveness of SEA: Towards a better understanding

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a b s t r a c t a r t i c l e i n f oEvaluating the substantive effectiveness of strategic environmental assessment (SEA) is vital in order to know to what extent the tool fulfills its purposes and produces expected results. However, the studies that have evaluated the substantive effectiveness of SEA produce varying outcomes as regards the tool's contribution to decision-making and have used a variety of approaches to appraise its effectiveness. The aim of this article is to discuss the theoretical concept of SEA substantive effectiveness and to present a new approach that can be applied for evaluation studies. The SEA effectiveness evaluation framework that will be presented is composed of concepts of, and approaches to, SEA effectiveness derived from SEA literature and planning theory. Lessons for evaluation can be learned from planning theory in particular, given its long history of analyzing and understanding how sources of information and decisions affect (subsequent) decision-making. Key concepts of this new approach are 'conformance' and 'performance'. In addition, this article presents a systematic overview of process and context factors that can explain SEA effectiveness, derived from SEA literature. To illustrate the practical value of our framework for the assessment and understanding of substantive effectiveness of SEA, three Dutch SEA case studies are examined. The case studies have confirmed the usefulness of the SEA effectiveness assessment framework. The framework proved helpful in order to describe the cumulative influence of the three SEAs on decision-making and the ultimate plan.

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Context and Systems: Thinking More Broadly About Effectiveness in Strategic Environmental Assessment in China

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2008

Environmental Management

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China is an illustrative--and extreme--case of the difficulties of balancing the pursuit of economic, social, and environmental objectives. In 2003 it adopted a form of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for its plans and programs (referred to here as PEIA) with the aim of moving towards greater environmental sustainability. The literature has explored primarily the issue of methods and legal procedures. This research contributes to the analysis of PEIA through a different set of interpretative lens. Drawing on recent developments in the theory and practice of SEA, I propose a conceptualization of SEA effectiveness that combines direct and incremental impacts, and a need for context-specific systems as a way to focus on the relationship between assessment, planning, and their context, and thus maximize effectiveness. This framework underpins the analysis of China's experience, which I explore with the help of interview material and the literature. The result is an evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of PEIA in terms of its purpose, assessment concept, process, and methods. The detailed analysis of six aspects of the context helps explain the origin of such shortcomings, and identify opportunities for its improvement. I conclude defining elements of a context-specific system for SEA that seeks to maximize the opportunity for incremental, as well as direct, effectiveness in China.

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Views on planning and expectations of SEA: the case of transport planning

Cited by 87 publications

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Evaluating the substantive effectiveness of SEA: Towards a better understanding

Evaluating the substantive effectiveness of SEA: Towards a better understanding

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Context and Systems: Thinking More Broadly About Effectiveness in Strategic Environmental Assessment in China

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