Use of Strategic Environmental Assessment and Planning Information

SEA is a formalized, systematic and comprehensive process of evaluating the environmental implications of policy, plan or program and its alternatives, including the preparation of a written report on the findings of that evaluation, and using the findings in publicly accountable decision-making.

SEA has the following objectives :

• Promote full considerations and integration of environmental implications at the early planning stage of major strategic policies or plans; and
• Avoide environmental problems and identify environmentally-friendly options

How Does SEA Relate to the Project Life Cycle?

[Chart of SEA Relate to the Project Life Cycle]

How to use information in SEA or Planning Studies?

A SEA or planning studies usually would have recommendations, environmental and alternative considerations. A Project Proponent can apply them in project specific EIA to demonstrate that alternative proposals have been considered and positive environmental outcomes, such as impact avoidance and minimization, have been achieved.

The Use of SEA or Planning Studies in EIA

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