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Hong Kong Strategic Environmental Assessment Information Kit - Environment Protection Department - HKSAR

Part III : How to Conduct SEA?

A Generic SEA Process - An Iterative Process

Generic Steps of SEA

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Continuous and earliest possible interaction with stakeholders and the public
Understanding the needs, nature & objectives of PPPs
Design/select SEA process & methods
Initial screening & scoping
Base line/background studies
Identify & examine strategic environmental issues & linkages
Identify & evaluate possible options, alternative means & resulting environmental implications
Identify & evaluate preferred options
Determine follow-up actions, monitoring requirements

Step 1 : Understanding the Need, Nature and the Objectives of the PPPs

SEA methods and techniques may vary depending on the nature and the objectives of the PPPs. Hence, it is imperative to understand the decision-making needs, and the nature and objectives of the PPPs before deciding which methods should be adopted in a SEA.