The inherent tensions arising from attempting to carry out strategic environmental assessments on all policies, plans and programmes

McLauchlan, Anna; João, Elsa

doi:10.1016/j.eiar.2012.03.002

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“…For the further development of sustainability in these territories, the experts surveyed highlighted the need for the effective involvement of local people and the use of local knowledge, the development of networks with key stakeholders, and the establishment of a baseline and monitoring information system. These answers are in line with what is discussed in the scientific literature -SEA provides a platform for learning through its process (White and Noble, 2013), has an educational and mind-set changing capacity (McLauchlan and João, 2012) and facilitates cooperation and coordination between different stakeholders (Bina, 2007).…”

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confidence: 63%

“…In addition, as highlighted by respondents, there is the possibility th on the SEA team. Though this could occur where the SEA system relies on consultants to develop the SEA process, as is the Portuguese case identified by Polido et al (2016), if the SEA is mainly developed by in-house practitioners, as observed by McLauchlan and João (2012) for the Scottish case, probably these practitioners may perceive the Nonetheless, the majority of the respondents stated that to have trained staff on SEA and sustainability-related issues is important in small islands, as suggested by Bass and Dalal-Clayton (1995) and Ramos et al (2009).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Literature focusing on small islands indicates that it is essential to promote and enhance sustainability in these territories (Crossley and Sprague, 2014;van der Velde et al, 2007), where SEA may play a leading role (Hay, 2013;Payet, 2011). SEA may enhance sustainability in small islands due to its educational and mind-set changing capacity (McLauchlan and João, 2012), thereby promoting change in the decision-making and institutional paradigm (Douglas, 2006;Herbert, 1998;Yasarata et al, 2010), which is paramount for sustainability in these territories. Also, SEA facilitates cooperation and coordination between different stakeholders (Bina, 2007), providing a framework for good governance and community empowerment, as stressed for the development of small islands sustainability (Bunce, 2008;Herbert, 1998;Tran, 2006).…”

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Exploring experts' views and perspectives on the enhancement of Strategic Environmental Assessment in European small islands

Polido

João

Ramos

2016

Environmental Impact Assessment Review

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This version is available at https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/55926/ Strathprints is designed to allow users to access the research output of the University of Strathclyde. Unless otherwise explicitly stated on the manuscript, Copyright © and Moral Rights for the papers on this site are retained by the individual authors and/or other copyright owners. Please check the manuscript for details of any other licences that may have been applied. You may not engage in further distribution of the material for any profitmaking activities or any commercial gain. You may freely distribute both the url (https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/) and the content of this paper for research or private study, educational, or not-for-profit purposes without prior permission or charge. HighlightsExplored the views and perspectives of European small islands experts.Showed the need for cooperation networks while developing SEA in these territories.Encouraged the development of specific guidelines as opposed to more legal frameworks.Highlighted SEA capability for the enhancement of small island sustainability. HighlightsExplored the views and perspectives of European small islands experts.Showed the need for cooperation networks while developing SEA in these territories.Encouraged the development of specific guidelines as opposed to more legal frameworks.Highlighted SEA capability for the enhancement of small island sustainability. AbstractSmall islands have the attention of the international community because they are territories with unique features, and a pressing need for the enhancement of sustainability. Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) has characteristics that may promote the development and improvement of sustainability in these territories: (i) changing the mind-set, and the decision-making and institutional paradigm, (ii) facilitating cooperation and coordination between different stakeholders, and (iii) providing a framework for good governance and community empowerment. The scientific literature suggests that there may be a need for context-specific SEA in these territories. However, SEA studies often do not incorporate local contextual information, including intuitive knowledge and sense of place. Therefore, there is a possible gap between what is found in the literature and what local communities think, including different stakeholders and experts. Hence, the main goal of this research was to gain an insight into the views and perspectives of small islands SEA experts about issues related to SEA in European small islands, including context-specific approaches, as well as the contribution of SEA for sustainability in these territories. To achieve the research aim, exploratory research using a questionnaire-based survey was designed, aimed at experts on SEA in European small islands. Findings showed regional cooperation networks may have a fundamental role when developing SEA-specific approaches in these territories. This is because SEA-specific approaches encourage a joint effort among islands within one region to i...

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João

Ramos

2016

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“…In the Scottish case, C A only two SCT mainland ERs made reference to steering group and partnership meetings, forums and workshops (SM2 and SM5). McLauchlan and João (2012) previously identified the poor participatory process in the Scottish case. Overall, there is little evidence on what was done specifically for the SEA consultation in both systems.…”

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“…However, the " (Polido et al, 2014 (Jackson and Dixon, 2006;Kelly et al, 2012). Also, as identified by McLauchlan and João (2012), SEA in Scotland presents a unique SEA stage -the pre-screeningwhere the responsible authority needs to register their intention not to do an SEA that they identify "EA A P…”

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Strategic Environmental Assessment practices in European small islands: Insights from Azores and Orkney islands

Polido

João

Ramos

2016

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The literature concerning Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) often refers to the importance of context-specific approaches. However, there is a lack of systematised and consistent studies that enhance tailor-made SEA practices and procedures. Small islands are bounded units of study which may help explore SEA theory and practice in special territories. Small islands present particular features and unique values, such as, small size and population, geographic isolation, limited resources and vulnerable ecosystems. Hence, the main goal of this research was to profile SEA practices and procedures in European small islands and provide a background for future research aiming to improve context-specific SEA applications. To achieve this goal, an exploratory case study was developed using Azores (Portugal) and Orkney (Scotland) archipelagos. An analysis of the corresponding mainland was also carried out to contextualise both case studies. The data collection was achieved through a qualitative content analysis of 43 Environmental Reports. The research found that there is not an SEA context-specific approach used within these European small islands, including guidelines, assessment topics, assessment techniques, follow-up and stakeholders engagement. The debate concerning specific approaches to small islands must be re-focused on the enhancement of SEA capacity-building amongst different stakeholders (including decision-makers), on the development and implementation of collaborative approaches, and on the exchange of knowledge and experiences between small islands networks.

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The inherent tensions arising from attempting to carry out strategic environmental assessments on all policies, plans and programmes

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Exploring experts' views and perspectives on the enhancement of Strategic Environmental Assessment in European small islands

Exploring experts' views and perspectives on the enhancement of Strategic Environmental Assessment in European small islands

Strategic Environmental Assessment practices in European small islands: Insights from Azores and Orkney islands

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