Development and implementation of Strategic Environmental Assessment in Taiwan

Journal Article · Thu Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 2004 · Environmental Impact Assessment Review

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eiar.2003.10.018· OSTI ID:20650618

Liou, M -L; Yu, Y -H

Taiwan is one of the few Asian countries to have officially adopted Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) as one important means towards the achievement of environmental conservation and sustainable development. Despite implementation almost a decade ago, SEA remains premature in its development. This paper analyzes the progress and characteristics of SEA in Taiwan and, through examination of its limited case studies, reveals the positive and apparent influence of SEA on policy making. This paper also identifies the barriers hindering SEA's advancement and concludes with recommendations on strategies to overcome these obstacles.

• OSTI ID: 20650618
• Journal Information: Environmental Impact Assessment Review, Vol. 24, Issue 3; Other Information: DOI: 10.1016/j.eiar.2003.10.018; PII: S0195925503001835; Copyright (c) 2003 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0195-9255
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
IMPLEMENTATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
TAIWAN