C1n SEA and sustainability appraisal
Jenny Pope, Murdoch University, Australia
David Annandale, Murdoch University, Australia
Barry Dalal-Clayton, International Institute for Environment and Development, UK
Key issues to be addressed
Position Paper:
The purpose of this workshop will be to examine progress in developing and using Sustainability Appraisal around the world and to consider some of the difficult challenges involved. Some people see Sustainability Appraisal as part of a family of approaches under the umbrella of SEA; others argue that it is a distinct approach. What is clear is that Sustainability Appraisal focuses distinctly on the integration of environmental, economical and social issues in assessment.
This workshop will examine whether there are any lessons that can be learned by Sustainability Appraisal advocates from the maturation of SEA. It will also discuss and analyze the conceptual basis for Sustainability Appraisal, where and when Sustainability Appraisal can be applied, and its role in decision-making
A brief position paper is in the process of development, and this will provide specific guidance as to how the workshop will be run