Papers sought for special journal issue on SEA in the private sector
Papers are sought for a special issue of the journal Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal (IAPA) on investigating the use of Strategic Environmental Assessment in the private sector. Submissions are due by 30 October 2017.
For more than a decade, Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) has been an integral part of legislation in the European Union and many countries around the world, becoming a valuable addition to the toolbox of environmental practitioners worldwide. So far, there has been a clear focus in research and practice on the use of SEA in the public sector but there is increasing evidence that SEA may also assist corporate planning (e.g. strategy development), decision-making and ultimately environmental and social outcomes of development by the private sector.
Some ideas for potential topics covered in the special issue include: How can private organisations use SEA to support their corporate strategic planning and decisions (for example to reach new sustainability goals or assist in building climate resilience)? What are the known or potential benefits of utilising SEA? What might motivate or prevent companies from using SEA? What is the legal framework for SEA take-up by private organisations in different jurisdictions? How should SEAs be conducted, improved or widened in scope to facilitate application and utility in the private sector? We welcome original research papers, case studies, conceptual or theoretical papers, as well as practice papers that describe specific examples. We believe a wide scope is necessary in order to gather all relevant experiences, thoughts and research results within this emerging field.
For more details and submission instructions, click here.
Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal (IAPA) is the official journal of the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA), the leading global network on impact assessment.
Contact:
Bridget John
IAIA Headquarters
bridget@iaia.org