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Simplification of environmental assessment – the case of Sweden
Mid Sweden University, Faculty of Science, Technology and Media, Department of Natural Science, Design, and Sustainable Development (2023-).ORCID iD: 0000-0002-2148-3385
2023 (English)In: Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, ISSN 1461-5517, E-ISSN 1471-5465, Vol. 41, no 3, p. 194-198Article in journal, Letter (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

This letter gives an overview of the discourse regarding simplification and streamlining of Environmental Assessment (EA) in Sweden. The topic of simplification has been discussed since the introduction of EIA in 1988 in Sweden. Three main themes can be identified in the discourse: i) to reduce the number of EAs; ii) clarification of key elements and aspects; and iii) shortening of the administrative time of the planning and permitting processes. Also, the Swedish discourse has moved from focusing on minimising the requirements on EA to finding ways to strengthen the competent authority. Finally, the Swedish case shows that the issue of simplification and streamlining of EA processes is something that oscillates over time depending on political will and changes in the EU legislation. However, these processes take time and are often characterised by an inertia that usually balances out the most radical suggestions on simplification and streamlining.

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2023. Vol. 41, no 3, p. 194-198
Keywords [en]
EIA, SEA, simplification, streamlining, environmental impact assessment, strategic environmental assessment
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Other Environmental Engineering
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URN: urn:nbn:se:miun:diva-47390DOI: 10.1080/14615517.2023.2171592ISI: 000923113100001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85146948005OAI: oai:DiVA.org:miun-47390DiVA, id: diva2:1731833
Available from: 2023-01-29 Created: 2023-01-29 Last updated: 2023-05-02Bibliographically approved

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