Strategic environmental assessment as a tool for Baltic sea ecosystem sustainability

Abstract

The main goal of the paper is to show importance of SEA implementation for the nature areas
in Baltic Sea region for ecosystems protection and sustainability support. Current
international trends in environmental assessment practice indicate an increasing of SEA
application as an instrument for ecosystems sustainable development achievement.
Paper will provide information on methodological aspects of SEA accomplishment for nature
protected areas and its importance as a tool for the Baltic Sea ecosystems sustainability and
capacity development. Recommendations for the further activity on successful introduction of
the SEA procedure into the Baltic Sea ecosystems rehabilitation programme have been
proposed.