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Evolution of Strategic Environmental Assessment in Scotland

Discover the unique Scottish approach to Strategic Environmental Assessment. Learn about SEA legislation, examples, responsible authorities, and the collaboration fostering good practice. Explore the evolution, challenges, and opportunities in SEA.

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Evolution of Strategic Environmental Assessment in Scotland

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  1. Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) A Scottish Approach –A Unique Perspective Elaine McCallEnvironmental Assessment Team Scottish Government

  2. The SEA Directive (Directive 2001/42/EC) SEA Legislation in Scotland The Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005 The 2005 Act broadens the scope of SEA from that required by the Directive Applies to strategies, plans, programmes, policy and legislation – with only a few exemptions

  3. Pre-screened • British Sign Language Action Plan • Carers Allowance Supplement • Young Carer Grant • Management of Offenders (Scotland) Bill • Education (Scotland) Bill • Land and Buildings Transaction Tax Bill • Screened • Procurement Reform Bill (Screened out) • Land Tax Bill (Screened out) • Land Reform Bill (Screened out) • Full SEA • Draft Climate Change Plan & Energy Strategy • Scottish Draft Climate Change Bill • Review of Scottish Planning System – Planning Bill • Water Resources Bill • Air Passenger Duty Bill (Secondary legislation) • Tax Bill Examples of Scottish SEAs

  4. Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Who has responsibility for SEA? Environmental Assessment Team ‘Responsible Authorities’ ‘ConsultationAuthorities’ Local Authorities Scottish Government Other Public Bodies

  5. SEA Technical Team SEA Gateway Policy advice Technical advice to policy leads and SEA Gateway Undertake SEA’s on behalf of Scottish Government Lead by example/good practice Policy advice Administrate SEA activity/database Provision of general and topic guidance SEA National Forum Represents Scottish Minister’s interests Environmental Assessment Team Collaborative approach to encouraging good practice

  6. https://www.gov.scot/policies/environmental-assessment/strategic-environmental-assessment-sea/https://www.gov.scot/policies/environmental-assessment/strategic-environmental-assessment-sea/

  7. Proposals for a new Climate Change Bill Focuses on the benefits of SEA Recognises a “one size fits all” approach does not work Draft Climate Change Plan and Draft Scottish Energy Strategy Second Land Use Strategy Circular Economy Strategy

  8. Brexit SEA REFIT Court rulings, etc. Evolution of SEA and going forward Introduction of 2005 Act SEA Toolkit, with templates SEA National Forum SEA Guidance New challenges and opportunities Consultation Authorities SEA Gateway & Database Building on experience Collaborative approach to application of 2005 Act and support of good practice

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