SEA Guidance Annex 6

Overview of selected analytical and decision-making tools for an SEA

Annex 6 introduces tools to help practitioners understand future environmental and social conditions, explore alternative development pathways, evaluate risks and impacts, and support evidence-based decision-making. The Annex summarizes predictive models, GIS and spatial techniques, participatory and social analysis tools, and frameworks for comparing strategic options.

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What’s Inside This Annex

Tools for Predicting Environmental and Socioeconomic Effects

Carrying capacity analysis (CCA)
Network analysis
Ecological (environmental) footprint analysis
Social and economic analysis/surveys
Expert judgment of direct and indirect impacts
Geographical information system (GIS)
Land use partitioning analysis
Mapping of transmission channels
Modelling
Overlay maps
Participatory techniques for assessment
Quality of life assessment (QoLA)

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Tools for Analyzing and Comparing Options

Compatibility appraisal
Cost-benefit analysis, scenario analysis, and multi-criteria analysis to identify priorities and viable alternatives
Opinion surveys to identify priorities
Risk analysis or assessment
Vulnerability analysis

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Tools for Ensuring Full Stakeholder Engagement

General information, techniques, etc.
Consensus building processes
Stakeholder analysis to identify those affected and involved in the PPP decision

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SEA Guidance Annex 6