Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy

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Toucountouna is a commune tucked in the north of Benin. It is so far away from Benin’s coastal strip, it takes a whole day’s trip by car to reach it through bumpy roads and potholes. In fact, the closer...

Dear Juan,

Yes, I believe the BRI can be seen as a driver for establishing environmental assessment practice in Central Asia (and in Caucasus) including transboundary consultations. However, regarding SEA, it will depend how planned investments will be integrated in the strategic...

Dear Martin,

Thanks for the insight into the particular case of Central Asia. You mention the Belt and Road Initiative, and indeed this is an area where we should also seek to identify the potential of SEA. I will raise the point with our Green Economy colleagues.

You mention the...

Dear Juan,

Indeed, the ownership relates primarily to the planning process and its outcomes, however with a strong potential influence to SEA. Another point is that in the countries having a long history of central planning (e.g. former Soviet Union countries), a concept of opening the...