Affiliation:
1. Environmental Engineering Sciences, University of Sao Paulo (Brazil), Av. Trabalhador Sancarlense, 400, Sao Carlos-sp, Brazil, 13566-590, Brazil
Abstract
In light of the scarcity of literature exploring Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) legislation, this paper aims to analyse how national legislation and regulations in Africa include key principles for effective SEA. To achieve this aim, a content analysis of Environmental Assessment (EA) legal arrangements was conducted. Findings reveal that most countries do not have legal provisions for SEA at strategic levels. However, some countries have formal requirements for Environmental Impact Assessment at specific strategic levels. Such requirements may be attributed to an implicit recognition of the need of EA for specific strategic actions. Countries with legal and regulatory requirements for SEA showed varied degrees of conformity with process principles, screening, scoping, impact assessment and documentation strengths, but there are weaknesses in monitoring. Further findings echo a warning as none of the legal arrangements were fully adequate. This paper concludes with recommendations to improve legislation and strengthen SEA practice in Africa.
Publisher
World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt
Subject
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law,Geography, Planning and Development
Cited by
6 articles.
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