“FasTips No. 13: Ecosystem Services in Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for Spatial Planning” emphasizes the importance of integrating ecosystem services into SEA to enhance spatial planning decisions. It outlines key strategies for practitioners, including:
Comprehensive Assessment: Identifying and evaluating the benefits that ecosystems provide to human well-being, such as clean water, air, and recreational spaces.
Stakeholder Engagement: Involving local communities, policymakers, and experts to gather diverse perspectives and knowledge about ecosystem services.
Informed Decision-Making: Utilizing ecosystem service assessments to guide planning processes, ensuring that development projects align with environmental sustainability and societal needs.
By adopting these practices, SEA professionals can promote more resilient and sustainable spatial planning outcomes that recognize the vital contributions of natural ecosystems.
Want to enhance your SEA practices with a focus on ecosystem services? Download FasTips: Ecosystem Services in SEA for Spatial Planning for 10 key insights.
About FasTips Series
The IAIA FasTips series delivers practical tips in a fast format. When time is short, FasTips provide quick advice without the need for formal guidance.
Designed for impact assessment (IA) professionals, FasTips clarify common questions. While they help refine best practices, they do not replace the IAIA Best Practice Principles series.
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