Sample SEA TORs

Following are a selected sample of SEA Terms of References, organized by sectors and types of SEA (institution-centered or impact-centered). A good SEA process is tailor-made to the context in which it operates. This means that the design and process of SEA should be developed taking into account local context and constraints so that it can effectively influence the policies, plans or programs. These samples are not meant to be a step by step guideline, but are intended to provide some useful elements and examples for a successful SEA, based on which a new SEA can be designed.  


Sample TORs of Institution-centered SEA

 Energy and Mining
Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment of the Mining Sector
1. Analytical Component   2. Participatory Component

 Forestry
Stratetic Environmental Assessment of the New Forest Act

 Transport
Strategic Environmental, Poverty and Social Assessment of the Corridor Improvement Program

 Urban Infrastructure
Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Urban Development Plan

 Water and Sanitation
Sectoral Environmental Assessment for Water Sector Adjustment Loan


Sample TORs of Impact-centered SEA

 Transport
Generic TOR for Transport SEA (the Netherland EIA Commission, 2004)