Training workshop: Practical application of the SEA in the alternative and renewable energy sector in line with the draft law on EIA
Azerbaijan (UNECE)
Topic: Environmental impact assessment, Strategic environmental assessment
The UNECE organized the following events in Baku jointly with the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan: (a) a training workshop on the practical application of strategic environmental assessment (SEA) on 11 May 2015; and (b) public consultations on SEA scoping in Azerbaijan held on 12 May 2015. This second training workshop focused on existing methods used for assessing environmental impacts of strategic documents, and built on knowledge and skills developed by the participants during the first SEA scoping and baseline analysis workshop which was held earlier on 3-4 March 2015 in Baku. Over 20 environmental assessment experts from energy, economy, environment and other sectorial authorities as well as and civil society representatives continued their training on SEA through this event. More information: http://www.unece.org/index.php?id=39539#