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Strategic Environmental Assessment

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Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) is a forward-looking approach that integrates environmental and social considerations into policies, plans, and programs (PPPs) before decisions are made. SEA helps governments, practitioners, and communities evaluate long-term risks and opportunities, compare alternatives, and support more transparent, informed, and equitable decision-making.

Strategic Environmental Assessment Special-Interest Section

IAIA's Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Section brings together practitioners and experts to strengthen and promote strategic-level impact assessment.

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IAPA

IAPA Volume 43, Issue 5 (2025)

Explore IAPA Volume 43 Issue 5, featuring peer-reviewed articles and insights on impact assessment. Free access for IAIA members.

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Why Impact Assessment Matters for the Future of Cities

This World Cities Day, explore how impact assessment helps cities grow sustainably, building resilient and climate-smart urban futures.

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SEA for the Solar Power Subsector

Apply SEA to solar energy planning. Learn to assess risks, benefits, and sustainability in solar sector policies and programs.

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SEA for Decision-Makers

Learn how Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) supports transparent, sustainable, and informed decision making across sectors.

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On-Demand Course

Foundations of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)

Learn the SEA process and best practices to integrate sustainability into energy policies, plans, and programs.

IAPA

IAPA Volume 43, Issue 4 (2025)

Explore IAPA Volume 43 Issue 4, featuring peer-reviewed articles and insights on impact assessment. Free access for IAIA members.

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