SEA Workshop
The SEA training will be prepared and led by Enfusion, with extensive experience of developing methods and preparing guidance for SEA. Enfusion has undertaken over 150 SEAs (and SAs) of plans and strategies at all levels and in many sectors including spatial & development control planning, waste & minerals, transport, resource management, and water - and including successfully supporting a Council at an SEA legal challenge. The team of trainers and facilitators will be lead by Professor Barbara Carroll CEnv MIAIA MIEMA.The application of SEA is increasingly wide spread and a core area of practice for IEMA members. As SEA evolves with new and emerging challenges, how can we ensure the continued:
- consideration of environmental sustainability?
- delivery of legal compliance that ensures a high level of protection for the environment?
- development of robust methodological approaches?
- effective integration of environmental issues within decision making?
The Workshop
In this one day workshop we will look at conceptual and methodological issues facing practitioners. Key areas include:
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scoping and evidence base
- depth and breadth of assessment & assessment methods
- alternatives – what is reasonable and strategic?
- monitoring, links with other monitoring requirements
- integration with other assessments?
- producing the environmental report
- consultation & participation
- other challenges...
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed for professionals with a working knowledge of SEA and an interest in wider Sustainability Appraisal and Integrated Assessment. It assumes a sound knowledge of the principles, regulatory/statutory drivers and practice of SEA. The workshop provides opportunities for:
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professional development & networking
- learning from examples/ sharing scenarios & joint problem solving
- building skills to deal with SEA confidently
- developing leading edge practice
Dates:
22nd October - Manchester
Prices:
Member: £199 (£233.83 inc.VAT)
Non Member: £275 (£323.13 inc. VAT)
