Strategic environmental assessment and climate change in the Republic of Serbia: Support to development and adjustment process

Crnčević, Tijana; Marić, Igor; Josimović, Boško

doi:10.2298/spat1126014c

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“…In this context, the subject research has focused on further development of one of the current methods used in carrying out an EIA, which has been practiced in Serbia for more than 20 years (Crnčević, Marić, & Josimović, 2011). Here, it is of particular importance to chose a method which is based on the application of MCDM (Multiple Criteria Decision Making) in the field of environmental protection, because the use of the MCDM enables an analysis of different aspects of project impacts necessary for making decisions which optimize effects of certain activities relative to the capacity of space and environmental capacity.…”

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The Use of the Leopold Matrix in Carrying Out the EIA for Wind Farms in Serbia

Josimović¹,

Petrić²,

Milijić³

2014

EER

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Although the Energy Sector Development Strategy of the Republic of Serbia until 2015 envisages an increasing share of renewable energy (RE) in the total energy balance of the country and although there are plenty of wind energy initiatives resulting in the elaboration of planning and project documentation, no wind farms have yet been built in Serbia. One of the significant problems in the realization of these projects is the unjustifiable resistance of a part of local authorities and population, particularly related to the possible environmental impacts of the planned projects. In this context, the paper addresses the possibility of using the Leopold matrix in carrying out the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for "Kladovo" Wind Farm in Serbia (case study). The Leopold matrix is a framework method for assessing the environmental impact of a project. The novelty in this method, presented herein, refers to the evaluation of planned project activities relative to a group of criteria related to: significance (spatial dispersion), probability and duration of impact. The obtained EIA results have enabled the precise identification of possible environmental impacts of "Kladovo" Wind Farm project, as well as removal of dilemmas and problems related to the public resistance to the realization of the project through a transparent relationship with stakeholders.

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The Use of the Leopold Matrix in Carrying Out the EIA for Wind Farms in Serbia

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Petrić²,

Milijić³

2014

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“…These tasks may not occur as distinct steps but can be merged or further split based on the logic in the specific plan or programme makingprocess and its formal procedural stages. These tasks include, but are not limited to those outlined below: The role of SEA in planning is oriented towards promoting sustainable development policy (Crncevic et al, 2011). The OECD reports that the value and importance of the SEA in development cooperation have increasingly been recognised.…”

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Attempt to an Analysis of the Advances Made in Implementing the Strategic Environmental Assessment in Southern Africa in the Light of Climate Change

Mubanga

Kwarteng²

2022

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The current study aims to provide an up-to-date status quo of the advances made in establishing and operationalising SEA and the subsequent integration of climate change in the Southern African region. It examines through a comparative qualitative assessment of SEA systems' status and implementation by highlighting individual countries' strengths, opportunities, and weaknesses to pave the way for effective strategic environmental decision-making. I used a desktop review of scientific papers and other relevant documents published about SEA and climate change in the region as the primary method used to collect all the information necessary for this study. Other documents were obtained from the governmental and other institutions websites to supplement the published documents. The findings of this study indicate that SEA in southern African countries is currently a crucial environmental policy consideration. Nevertheless, the study also exposes the heterogeneity in SEA adoption, climate change integration, and implementation in the region. A lot needs to be done as the formalisation of SEA in the region has been quite slow.

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“…However, it is stressed that the “[…] climate change problem area has not been systemically treated in the SEA, i.e. plans” and therefore “the current legal framework […] is not fully supportive of this theme” (Crncevic et al , 2011, p. 19). A main limitation is that the current legal and planning bases are “missing an adequate response to the potential risks of climate change, especially in the ﬁelds of impact research and implementation of the planning instrument” (Crncevic et al , 2016, p. 168).…”

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Displacement and climate change: improving planning policy and increasing community resilience

Crnčević

Lovren

2018

IJCCSM

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the major gaps in the field of planning policy and its implementation regarding climate change and disaster risk reduction (DRR), with special reference to the displacement of people, together with the knowledge needed to increase community resilience. The researched relations are illustrated by the example of Serbia. The Republic of Serbia has been faced with increasingly visible impacts of climate change in recent years – floods, heat waves, droughts and others. During the floods that hit Serbia in 2014, over 30,000 people experienced displacement. These events have triggered numerous efforts, both to repair the incurred damage and to analyze opportunities for prevention. Design/methodology/approach This research has used document analysis to investigate contemporary approaches defined by policies, programs and research reports regarding climate change and DRR, with special reference to the displacement of people. An analytical framework has been used to evaluate to what extent the planning policy framework in Serbia addresses these issues in the context of achieving resilient development. Secondary analysis of research data has been used to recognize the gaps and identify needs for increasing community resilience. Findings Based on the growing trends in projections of climate change as a result of induced natural disasters for the region in the future and international trends in coping with these issues, this paper argues that it is necessary to improve the implementation of the planning policy framework and the capacities of professionals and citizens, to reduce future displacement and increase community resilience to climate change. The key weaknesses found within DRR and the emergency management system in Serbia were the lack of an appropriate information base of the cadastre of risk zones and the lack of information and coordination of actors on the local to the national level. During the “pre-disaster” period, findings stress a weak partnership and capacity development practice at the local level, as well as between local responsible bodies and regional/national entities in charge of emergency management and DRR. The paper singles out the main preconditions for achieving effective resilient planning, so that such a plan can move “people away from marginal areas” and provide living conditions that are resilient. Originality/value This paper provides a comprehensive insight analysis of the relations between climate change and DRR, with special reference to the planning policy. Using the lessons learned from the recent climate-induced disaster with its implications on displacement, the paper identifies needs for strengthening capacities to establish more resilient communities in Serbia. The gaps and needs identified, as well as the recommendations provided, may be of value for neighboring countries as well, who face similar challenges in climate change adaptation and who need to increase disaster risk resilience.

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Strategic environmental assessment and climate change in the Republic of Serbia: Support to development and adjustment process

Cited by 17 publications

References 2 publications

The Use of the Leopold Matrix in Carrying Out the EIA for Wind Farms in Serbia

The Use of the Leopold Matrix in Carrying Out the EIA for Wind Farms in Serbia

Attempt to an Analysis of the Advances Made in Implementing the Strategic Environmental Assessment in Southern Africa in the Light of Climate Change

Displacement and climate change: improving planning policy and increasing community resilience

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