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A4. SEA of plans and programmes

Table A4.1: Some possible sources and examples of environmental objectives

  International National Other (sub-national) levels

Legislation

UN Global Environmental Agreements including:

  • Kyoto Protocol
  • Montreal Protocol
  • Convention on Biological Diversity
  • Convention to Combat Desertification

UNECE Regional Environmental Agreements

European Community Environmental Directives

Objectives in:

  • Waste management legislation
  • Water quality legislation
  • Air quality legislation

Objectives in local decrees on waste, water and air

Policy

  • Johannesburg Plan of Implementation
  • Agenda 21
  • Health for All
  • Health 21
  • London Declaration on Environment & Health
  • National Sustainable Development Strategy
  • National Development Plan
  • National Spatial Strategy
  • National Climate Change Strategy
  • National Biodiversity Plan
  • National Waste Strategy
  • National Mineral Strategy
  • National Energy Strategy
  • Regional Waste Plan
  • Regional Minerals Plan