Journal of Coastal Zone Management

Hossam Ibrahim

Publications

• Research Article
  The Role of SEA in Delivering High Level Environmental Policy Objectives in Coastal Zone Management in Egypt
  Author(s): Hossam Ibrahim* and Ibrahim HegazyHossam Ibrahim* and Ibrahim Hegazy
  
  Egypt is witnessing a rapid urbanization and economic development that have the potential to cause significant environmental impacts. Since 1994 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for various projects and implementation of its mandatory recommendations have been used as a means to minimize environmental impacts. Recognizing the continuous impacts on the natural environment due to human activities, and aiming to further strengthening the EIA system, Egypt initiated its National Strategy for Sustainable Development (NSSD) in 2006. However, two decades after its implementation, EIA is still not adequately integrated into the higher-levels of policy making in Egypt nor its benefits are sufficiently appreciated by the wider community. Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) used as a tool for addressing the environmental concerns resulting from the implementation of polices, plans and .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2473-3350.1000405

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