Objectives for, of and in Strategic Environmental Assessment

Hayes, SJ; Fischer, TB

Abstract

This chapter explores the use of objectives as part of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA). As suggested by the title, it does this by considering objectives in several ways. To illustrate the points made in our discussion we draw on UK practice examples, own research and also from international SEA literature. Looking at how objectives are set for SEA, how objectives of SEA are drawn up and how SEA scrutinises objectives in policies, plans and programmes shows how, far from being a simple procedural technique, the use of objectives is embedded in the politics of the environment, sustainable development and decision-making.

Citation

Hayes, S., & Fischer, T. (2021). Objectives for, of and in Strategic Environmental Assessment. In T. Fischer, & A. Gonzáles (Eds.), Handbook on Strategic Environment Assessment (24-38). Edward Elgar

• Publication Date: Mar 11, 2021
• Deposit Date: Mar 2, 2021
• Publicly Available Date: Sep 11, 2021
• Pages: 24-38
• Series Title: Research Handbooks on Impact Assessment
• Book Title: Handbook on Strategic Environment Assessment
• ISBN: 9781789909920-(hardback);-9781789909937-(ebook)
• Publisher URL: https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/handbook-on-strategic-environmental-assessment-9781789909920.html
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• Additional Information: Access Information : This is a draft chapter. The final version is available in Handbook on Strategic Environment Assessment edited by Thomas B. Fischer and Ainhoa González, published in 2021, Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd. The material cannot be used for any other purpose without further permission of the publisher, and is for private use only.