Foundations of SEA

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Course Details

This short, self-paced course promotes a common approach and best practices for Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), grounded in internationally recognized principles and methods.

This course is designed for:

• SEA practitioners and professionals
• Government officials and policy advisors
• Representatives of international and financing organizations
• Sector organizations
• NGOs and CSOs
• Researchers and academics

Foundations of SEA particularly aims to promote a common approach and best practices based on internationally accepted principles and good practices for SEA. It is designed for key target groups: SEA practitioners/professionals, government officials, international and financing organizations, sector organizations, NGOs and CSOs, researchers, and academics.

The course covers the significance of SEA in decision making for policies, plans, and programs, highlighting its role in protecting the environment, society, and communities while promoting economic benefits. You will learn about the SEA process, including key steps such as screening, scoping, and the main assessment stage, as well as the need for stakeholder engagement and available methods. 

Examples like the loss of the Aral Sea, the creation of the Dust Bowl in the USA, and land degradation in the Sahel illustrate the importance of assessing risks and effective planning to avoid environmental catastrophes. You will be equipped to understand how SEA can help make informed decisions that support sustainable energy practices.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the main reasons why we need SEA when making important energy choices.
• Articulate the steps in the SEA process, methods, and best practices to include environmental and social factors in energy policies, plans, and programs.
• Explain how SEA helps improve decision making and avoid costs of unforeseen impacts.
• Identify ways SEA can attract investors and donors to support environmental initiatives.
• Describe the SEA process, including screening, scoping, and stakeholder engagement, and explain how each step contributes to effective decision making.

You will receive a certificate of completion upon successful completion of the course. 

Due to the nature of on-demand courses, this purchase is non-refundable and non-transferable.