BIODIVERSITY IN SEA FOR SPATIAL PLANS — EXPERIENCES FROM THE NETHERLANDS

2005 ◽  
Vol 07 (02) ◽  
pp. 267-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
AREND KOLHOFF ◽  
ROEL SLOOTWEG
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Environmental Assessment ◽  
Biological Diversity ◽  
Strategic Environmental Assessment ◽  
Convention On Biological Diversity ◽  
International Guidelines ◽  
Spatial Plan ◽  
The Way ◽  
Multiple Interventions

This paper provides an overview of the way biodiversity issues are dealt with in strategic environmental assessment (SEA) for spatial plans in the Netherlands. Spatial plans are selected as subject of study because 50 percent of all SEA studies executed in the Netherlands are carried out for spatial plans. Secondly, these plans provide an overarching framework for multiple interventions with potential impacts on biodiversity. It is, therefore, important to pay particular attention to biodiversity at the strategic level of a spatial plan. The evaluation is based on five spatial plans that have been subject to SEA, two national plans, two provincial plans and one local plan. Based on these assessments a number of conclusions are presented on the assessment of biodiversity in SEA for spatial plans in the Netherlands. The evaluation of case studies on which this paper is based was undertaken to produce a submission to the Convention on Biological Diversity for the drafting of international guidelines on biodiversity in SEA.

scholarly journals Strategies for Dealing with Uncertainties in Strategic Environmental Assessment: An Analytical Framework Illustrated with Case Studies from The Netherlands

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 2463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maartje Bodde ◽  
Karin van der Wel ◽  
Peter Driessen ◽  
Arjan Wardekker ◽  
Hens Runhaar
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Environmental Assessment ◽  
Analytical Framework ◽  
Strategic Environmental Assessment ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Multiple Strategies ◽  
Policy Tool ◽  
Aid Decision

Strategic environmental assessment (SEA) is a widely applied policy tool that aims to aid decision-makers in making informed, higher-quality decisions that minimize negative environmental impacts. However, different types of uncertainties complicate the ex ante assessment of environmental impacts. Literature suggests uncertainties are often not well addressed, resulting in inaccurate and even unreliable SEAs. At the same time, SEA literature offers limited guidance in how to systematically identify and deal with uncertainties. Therefore, in this paper, we present an analytical framework for characterizing and classifying different forms of uncertainty in SEA, and for identifying strategies for dealing with these uncertainties. The framework is based on literature on uncertainties in other subdomains of the environmental sciences. The framework is applied to five case studies of SEAs for spatial planning in The Netherlands in order to illustrate and critically reflect on our framework, and to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Based on these case studies we concluded the following: (1) The framework is useful for identifying uncertainties in SEA in a systematic way; (2) There is a discrepancy between how uncertainties are dealt with in theory and in practice; (3) In practice, uncertainties seem to be dealt with in a rather implicit way. The framework may help dealing with uncertainties more systematically and more proactively; (4) The most successful way of coping with uncertainties seems to be the application of multiple strategies.

PRINCIPLES FOR THE USE OF STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AS A TOOL FOR PROMOTING THE CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF BIODIVERSITY

2005 ◽  
Vol 07 (02) ◽  
pp. 173-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
JO TREWEEK ◽  
RIKI THERIVEL ◽  
STEWART THOMPSON ◽  
MARTIN SLATER
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Environmental Assessment ◽  
Biological Diversity ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Strategic Environmental Assessment ◽  
Strategic Decision ◽  
Convention On Biological Diversity ◽  
Migratory Species ◽  
Ramsar Convention ◽  
Project Level

Strategic environmental assessment (SEA) has been identified as an important tool for helping to ensure that development is planned and implemented for the benefit of biodiversity by the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Ramsar Convention and the Convention for Migratory Species. SEA is seen as a way to overcome many limitations of project-level environmental impact assessment by allowing consideration of biodiversity at higher tiers of decision-making and planning. This paper identifies some important principles that should be taken into account to ensure that biodiversity considerations are appropriately addressed in SEA, so that the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity are pursued as fundamental objectives of strategic decision-making. The paper also sets out key considerations to take into account at different stages in the SEA process. The principles explored in this paper should be applicable in any country where SEA is practiced, even though legislation, methodologies and procedures vary widely.

HAVING AN IMPACT? CONTEXT ELEMENTS FOR EFFECTIVE SEA APPLICATION IN TRANSPORT POLICY, PLAN AND PROGRAMME MAKING

2005 ◽  
Vol 07 (03) ◽  
pp. 407-432 ◽  
Author(s):  
THOMAS B. FISCHER
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Environmental Assessment ◽  
Strategic Environmental Assessment ◽  
Transport Policy ◽  
Formal Requirements ◽  
Willingness To Cooperate ◽  
Value Frames

This paper argues that in order for strategic environmental assessment (SEA) to be effectively applied in transport policy, plan and programme making, the existence of certain context elements is essential. However, currently, these are only partly in place. Elements revolve around formal requirements and clear provisions for SEA, the existence of transparent and consistent value frames, the consideration of traditional decision making approaches, systematic tiering, a willingness to cooperate, an acknowledgement of uncertainties and appropriate funding, time as well as support. Focusing on transport case studies from the Netherlands, Finland, Germany and the U.K., the paper provides some empirical evidence for the importance of these context elements.

scholarly journals Evaluating the progress and needs of taxonomy since the Convention on Biological Diversity: going beyond the rate of species description

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elise Tancoigne ◽  
Guillaume Ollivier
Keyword(s):  
Biological Diversity ◽  
Species Description ◽  
Convention On Biological Diversity ◽  
Small Scales ◽  
Quantitative Indicators ◽  
Quantitative Evaluations ◽  
The Way

There is a long tradition of assessing the activity and progress of taxonomy with quantitative indicators, such as, for example, number of taxonomists, species described and species collected. These evaluations play a key role in the context of a worldwide concern over biodiversity and its governance. We have described and analysed these evaluations since 1992, the year in which the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was adopted. We showed that despite the establishment of a dedicated body inside the CBD (the Global Taxonomy Initiative), these quantitative evaluations are mostly sporadic and independent initiatives, performed by non-taxonomists. They do not map the places where most of the taxonomic activities take place, and they are performed on small scales, with scarce and heterogeneous sources of data, making comparisons almost impossible. Most of the indicators they use refer to the activity of species description. We argue that there is a need to rethink the way we evaluate taxonomy today and we discuss why it is urgent to move beyond indicators of species description. We suggest the use of a new set of indicators that would focus on taxonomic resources and dynamics, instead of taxonomic outputs.

scholarly journals AKIBAT HUKUM KETIADAAN KAJIAN LINGKUNGAN HIDUP STRATEGIS DALAM PEMBENTUKAN RENCANA TATA RUANG WILAYAH

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-59
Author(s):  
Elsa Sepriani
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Assessment ◽  
Spatial Planning ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Policy Decision ◽  
Problem Formulation ◽  
Strategic Environmental Assessment ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Environmental Study ◽  
Plan Study ◽  
Spatial Plan

ABSTRAKPeraturan Daerah Nomor 10 Tahun 2018 Tentang Rencana Tata Ruang Wilayah Provinsi Riau 2018-2038 cacat secara formal dan materil. Proses penerbitannya dipaksakan oleh segelintir elit dan pengusaha, lebih mementingkan aspek ekonomi untuk segelintir elit dan pengusaha dibanding perlindungan ruang ekologis dan ruang kelola masyarakat adat dan tempatan. Untuk mengetahui urgensi Kajian Lingkungan Hidup Strategis peneliti menuangkan dalam bentuk penulisan tesis dengan rumusan masalah pertama, bagaimanakah urgensi Kajian Lingkungan Hidup Strategis Dalam Pembentukan Rencana Tata Ruang Wilayah (Kajian Terhadap Pembentukan Peraturan Daerah Nomor 10 Tahun 2018 Tentang Rencana Tata Ruang Wilayah Provinsi Riau 2018-2038)?. Kedua, Apakah akibat hukum ketiadaan Kajian Lingkungan Hidup Strategis Dalam Pembentukan Rencana Tata Ruang Wilayah (Kajian Terhadap Pembentukan Peraturan Daerah Nomor 10 Tahun 2018 Tentang Rencana Tata Ruang Wilayah Provinsi Riau 2018-2038)?Metode penelitian yang digunakan oleh penulis adalah penelitian hukum normative kajian tentang sistematika hukum, karena membahas dan mengkaji mengenai Peraturan Daerah Nomor 10 Tahun 2018 Tentang Rencana Tata Ruang Wilayah Provinsi Riau 2018-2038 yang penetapannya tidak sesuai dengan peraturan perundang-undangan yang lebih tinggi. Di dalam penelitian ini peneliti akan mengumpulkan data yang terdiri dari data primer dan data sekunder. Teknik pengumpulan data yaitu wawancara dan kajian kepustakaan. Analisis data dilakukan secara kualitatif serta menarik kesimpulan penulis menggunakan metode berfikir deduktif.Kesimpulan dari hasil penelitian ini adaah pertama, urgensi kajian lingkungan hidup strategis dalam pembentukan rencana tata ruang wilayah adalah memastikan bahwa prinsip-prinsip pembangunan berkelanjutan telah dipertimbangkan dalam muatan RTRW Provinsi 2017-2037, mengkaji pengaruh KRP yang tertuang di dalam Ranperda RTRW Provinsi 2017-2037, merumuskan pilihan mitigasi dampak dan/atau alternatif KRP Ranperda RTRW Provinsi 2017-2037 dan memastikan partisipasi masyarakat dan pemangku kepentingan yang lain dalam hal pengambilan keputusan kebijakan tata ruang. Kedua, akibat hukum ketiadaan Kajian Lingkungan Hidup Strategis dalam Pembentukan Rencana Tata Ruang Wilayah adalah menyebabkan Peraturan Daerah tersebut cacat secara formil dan cacat secara materil. Secara formil artinya ketidaksempurnaan substansi dari Peraturan Daerah Nomor 10 Tahun 2018 Tentang Rencana Tata Ruang Wilayah Provinsi Riau 2018-2038 dan secara materil artinya ketidaksempurnaan isi atau muatan dari Peraturan Daerah Nomor 10 Tahun 2018 Tentang Rencana Tata Ruang Wilayah Provinsi Riau 2018-2038.Kata kunci: ketiadaan; KLHS; peraturan daerah RTRW.ABSTRACTRegional Regulation Number 10 of 2018 concerning Spatial Planning for Riau Province 2018-2038 is formally and materially flawed. The publishing process is imposed by a handful of elites and entrepreneurs, placing more importance on the economic aspects of the elite and entrepreneurs than on protecting the ecological space and the management of indigenous and local communities. To find out the urgency of the Strategic Environmental Study the researcher poured in the form of a thesis writing with the first problem formulation, how was the urgency of the Strategic Environmental Study in the Formation of a Regional Spatial Plan (Study of the Establishment of Regional Regulation Number 10 of 2018 concerning the Spatial Planning of Riau Province 2018-2038)?. Second, what is the legal consequence of the absence of a Strategic Environmental Assessment in the Formation of a Regional Spatial Plan (Study of the Establishment of Regional Regulation Number 10 of 2018 concerning the Spatial Planning of Riau Province 2018-2038)?The research method used by the author is a normative legal research study of legal systematics, because it discusses and examines Regional Regulation Number 10 of 2018 concerning Spatial Planning for Riau Province 2018-2038 whose stipulations are not in accordance with higher laws and regulations. In this study, researchers will collect data consisting of primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques, namely interviews and literature review. Data analysis was carried out qualitatively and drawing conclusions from the author using deductive thinking methods.The conclusion from the results of this study is that the urgency of a strategic environmental study in the formation of a regional spatial plan is to ensure that the principles of sustainable development have been considered in the contents of the 2017-2037 Provincial RTRW, assessing the influence of the PPP as stipulated in the 2017-2037 Provincial RTRW Draft Regulation , formulating options for mitigating impacts and / or alternatives for the 2017-2037 Provincial RTRW Regional Regulation draft Regional Regulation and ensuring the participation of the community and other stakeholders in spatial policy decision making. Secondly, due to the absence of a Strategic Environmental Assessment in the Formation of a Regional Spatial Plan is to cause the Regional Regulation to be formally flawed and materially flawed. Formally means imperfection of substance from Regional Regulation Number 10 of 2018 concerning Spatial Planning for Riau Province 2018-2038 and materially means imperfection of content or content of Regional Regulation Number 10 of 2018 concerning Spatial Planning of Riau Province 2018-2038.Keywords: absence; KLHS; regional regulation RTRW.

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