Value-added opportunities of R-SEA

The R-SEA is mainly a process which designs systematically to assess the potential environmental effects. Includes cumulative effects of alternative strategic initiatives, policies, plans or programs for a particular region.

Value-added Opportunities of R-SEA

R-SEA analyze, identify and manage cumulative environmental effects at a more appropriate and regional scale.

Considers strategic alternatives early in decision-making, ideally before irreversible development decisions consider.

Supports regional development and other regional or ecosystem based planning and management processes.

Establishes the context and direction for preferred regional environmental management plans and frameworks.