Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
C. B. Oliveira, G. E. Ferreira, R. Buchbinder, G. C. Machado, C. G. Maher
Summary: This study aims to investigate the alignment between national health priorities and disease burden. The findings show that globally, there is a low correlation between national health priorities and disease burden. Failing to prioritize health conditions according to burden may result in insufficient allocation of resources for those specific health issues.
Article
Environmental Studies
Kelechi Nwanekezie, Bram Noble, Greg Poelzer
Summary: This paper introduces the transitions-based SEA design, which focuses on the institutional environment and policy context to promote the development of sustainable strategic initiatives. The framework includes aspects such as institutional commitments, supporting policies, opportunities, risks, progress indicators, and external impacts.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2021)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
C. Logue, C. Werner, M. Douglas
Summary: Local authorities in Scotland are required to produce a Local Development Plan (LDP) and undertake a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA). However, this study found that SEA practitioners and consultation authorities do not adequately consider health in their practice. Barriers to considering health more fully in SEA include low confidence in assessing health, limited partnership working with public health professionals, and the lack of a consultation authority able to cover all aspects of health.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Missal Khan, Abdul Majid
Summary: The purpose of this study is to empirically evaluate the model that explains the methods involved in the transformation of environmental strategic capabilities into environmental strategic performance of manufacturing SMEs in developing economies. The study finds a positive correlation between environmental strategic capabilities and environmental strategic performance, and validates the mediation role of environmental strategic assessment as well as the moderating impact of stakeholder engagement.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Cristina-Gabriela Mitincu, Ioan-Cristian Ioja, Constantina-Alina Hossu, Martina Artmann, Andreea Nita, Mihai-Razvan Nita
Summary: Urban areas play a crucial role in driving sustainability initiatives, requiring efficient planning and policy strategies to address challenges. Strategic Environmental Assessment is essential in urban planning, considering various impacts and managing the process adaptively.
Article
Environmental Studies
R. Santos Coelho, Rita Lopes, Pedro S. Coelho, Tomas B. Ramos, Paula Antunes
Summary: This research operationalized a stakeholder engagement process to select a set of key indicators to support water resources planning and SEA processes. A participatory approach was used to select 35 key indicators in a workshop, which were further analyzed and streamlined to 22 indicators. The proposed methodology showed the relevance and usefulness of participatory approach in developing key indicators, and can be applied in different contexts, improving the fitness of the selected indicators.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ioanna S. Gkika, Ge Xie, Cornelis A. M. van Gestel, Thomas L. Ter Laak, J. Arie Vonk, Annemarie P. van Wezel, Michiel H. S. Kraak
Summary: PFAS are a group of widely used persistent industrial chemicals with biases and knowledge gaps in current research, calling for more comprehensive environmental risk assessment and ecotoxicity studies.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Zobaidul Kabir, Richard K. Morgan
Summary: This paper aims to understand the practice of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) in urban development sector in New Zealand, evaluating a major urban plan against procedural criteria. The study finds that SEA in New Zealand generally meets key procedural requirements, with some shortcomings like lack of cumulative impacts and inadequate baseline information. Recommendations are made for improvement of SEA practice, with findings potentially useful for SEA in urban planning in New Zealand.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Farzana Nijhum, Cherie Westbrook, Bram Noble, Ken Belcher, Patrick Lloyd-Smith
Summary: This paper demonstrates a practical, strategic environmental assessment approach to incorporate the valuation of ecosystem services in a futures-based assessment to support land use planning decisions for urban ecological areas. Lessons are discussed for improved integration of ecosystem services valuation in strategic land use planning.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Daniel Mandel Gandrita, Ana Gandrita, David Pascoal Rosado, Manuel do Carmo
Summary: This study aims to explore the relationship between environmental responsibility and workforce retention, as well as the role of environmental responsibility in strategic planning. The findings of this research will contribute to a better understanding of how social responsibility can enhance employee retention and improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Through quantitative methods, a survey of 311 respondents was conducted, and a bibliometric analysis using the Web of Science and ScienceDirect databases was performed to gather relevant information.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Teodoro Semeraro, Benedetta Radicchio, Pietro Medagli, Stefano Arzeni, Alessio Turco, Davide Geneletti
Summary: Strategic environmental assessment (SEA) can help decision-makers develop more sustainable plans, programs, and policies (PPPs). To align with the new frontiers of sustainable cities, PPPs should incorporate conservation objectives and strategies for increasing ecosystem services (ES). The integration of the ES concept in SEA processes requires a specific approach and methodology, as outlined in this paper. The case study of a peri-urban development plan in Gallipoli, South Italy, demonstrates the potential for developing green infrastructure as part of SEA processes for ecological urban design. Transdisciplinary collaboration among various disciplines is essential for successful implementation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Evelise Pereira Barboza, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Albert Ambros, Thiago Herick de Sa, Natalie Mueller
Summary: This study conducted a health impact assessment in Sao Paulo, Brazil and found that not complying with health limits for air pollution, green space, and temperature exposures results in a significant mortality burden. The study highlights the importance of improving urban and transport planning practices.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Mashura Shammi, Pronab Kumar Halder, Shafi M. Tareq, Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Zobaidul Kabir
Summary: This study explores the evolution of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) in Bangladesh and discusses the potential application and challenges of SEA in the country. The research highlights the potential of SEA in promoting sustainable development in PPP projects in Bangladesh, while emphasizing the need to address challenges such as environmental governance, guideline development, and legislative modifications.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Rui Huang, Wei Li
Summary: Among all kinds of developmental plans under SEA in China, WDP is the most complex and time-consuming. This article introduces the management rules, technical framework, and progress in practice of Chinese WDP-SEA. The substantive SEA performance is portrayed through evaluation indicators, recommendations, and mitigation measures collected from 25 state-level cases. The procedural effectiveness has been ensured by complete regulations, technical guidelines, and rigorous review.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Giorgia Sugoni, Vanessa Assumma, Marta Carla Bottero, Giulio Mondini
Summary: This article presents a decision-making model for assessing the sustainability of urban plans and programmes. The model was tested in a real case study, the Strategic Environmental Assessment for the Revision of the General Municipal Plan of the City of Turin. The tool can support planners and municipal technicians in designing and implementing sustainable policy recommendations for urban transformations.