1. Overview of Module 1 (0. ) Introductory Workshop (E7
Overview of Module 1 (0!) Introductory Workshop (E7.1) Session E7 Capacity Development Manual for the implementation of the UNECE Protocol on SEA
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2. Introduction to the Manual
Purpose
Target audience
Status
Language
Structure
Adaptation
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3. Purpose of the Manual Highlights main requirements of SEA Protocol
Outlines key issues for SEA practice
Provides materials for design of relevant training & capacity development programmes for implementation of Protocol
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4. Target audience
People & institutions providing advice & training on Protocol requirements & application of SEA
Those who want to learn about SEA Protocol & theory of its application
Government officials working on implementation of Protocol
Practitioners carrying out SEAs
Stakeholders wishing to participate in SEA process
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5. Status & Language
Not formal interpretative guidance for the Protocol or for Directive 2001/42/EC
Flexible, updatable, adaptable, electronic form
Language: English & Russian
The following informal guidance is provided for information only and does not constitute formal legal or other professional advice.
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6. Structure (1) Introduction PART A - Practitioners
(2) SEA aims, concepts, roles and evolution
(3A) Field of application of the Protocol
(3B) Application of the Protocol to plans & programmes
(4) Implementing the Protocol within existing planning & programming processes
(5) SEA methods & tools
PART B - Trainers
(10) Tasks to design practical work on SEA case studies
(9) Capacity development concept for the Protocol
Annexes:
Relevant international instruments & guidance
Recommended reading
(8) Examples of SEA practice
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7. Adaptation Encourage tailoring
First analyse existing environmental assessment system
New sections on important local issues
Local examples
Currently: Georgia, Republic of Moldova, Ukraine
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8. Contacts
For more about the UNECE Protocol on SEA, visit us at or or
Nick Bonvoisin
Espoo Convention Secretariat
UNECE
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