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Mission statement The Netherlands Commission for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) is an independent advisory body of experts which advises government at home and abroad on the quality of environmental assessment and makes its extensive knowledge of environmental assessment available to all. Terminology At present, two types of environmental assessment exist in the Netherlands: • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) provides the information needed to allow full consideration of environmental interests in decisions and projects, likely to have significant environmental impact. The EIA report shows how proposals will affect the environment and whether other alternatives would achieve the goals in a more sustainable way; • Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) focuses on consideration of environmental consequence for plans and programmes, with specific emphasis on environment in the strategic phase.
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Colophon ISBN 978 90 421 3218 4 © 2011, Netherlands Commission for Environmental Assessment All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced and/or made public in any form or by any means, whether printed, stored in a digital database, photocopied, microfilmed or any other method without prior written permission from the Netherlands Commission for Environmental Assessment. This 2010 Annual Report is printed on Cocoon Silk. Design: Ontwerpbureau Suggestie & Illusie, Utrecht Editing: Heleen Boerman, Anne Hardon and Liduina Wildenburg (NCEA) Final editing: Tanja Veenstra, Utrecht Photography: Sijmen Hendriks, Utrecht; p.10 Ineke Steinhauer; p.33 Xan Rice; p.34 Gwen van Boven Translation: Joy Burrough Print: Libertas Visiting address Netherlands Commission for Environmental Assessment Arthur van Schendelstraat 800 3511 ML Utrecht The Netherlands Postal address P.O. Box 2345 3500 GH Utrecht The Netherlands t +31 (0)30-2347660 f +31 (0)30-2304382 e
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content Foreword
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Facts and figures
7, 8, 14, 21, 22, 29, 30, 32, 36, 38
People in the spotlight
10, 15, 20, 27, 28, 34
Environmental Assessment and … 11, 18, 24 Projects in the spotlight
9, 12, 19, 23, 35
International
17, 26
Spotlight on the future
31, 39
In the picture
6, 13, 16, 25, 33, 37
Appendices
41-52
Foreword Looking back at 2010 I cannot but conclude that it was a memorable year. On 1 July the new legislation on environmental assessment finally came into force, giving empowered government authorities more scope for their own interpretation of the environmental assessment pathway. As expected, the change in legislation resulted in more requests for NCEA’s thoughts on the implementation of environmental assessment in concrete projects and plans. In anticipation of these requests, we issued numerous knowledge products which have been received very well. Therefore we intend to continue this knowledge broker function in the year ahead. We continue to give thought to the revision of environmental legislation and the environmental assessment pathways for infrastructure and regional development. Government rightly contends that stakeholder participation from the outset is a prerequisite for consensual decision-making. This therefore means there must be wide-ranging open discussion about the use and necessity of EIA/SEA from the outset, and broad, integral alternative options. From our experience in practice I can say that there is still room for improvement here. You can expect us to give more emphasis in our SEA recommendations to impact assessment based on expert judgement. I see excellent opportunities to lighten the research load by working more with risk assessment based on estimating impacts generally, using rules of thumb. The associated margins of uncertainty can and should be covered by explicitly stating which measures are being kept in reserve to deal with unexpected setbacks. I am convinced that monitoring, where necessary accompanied by these back-up measures, is key to more sensible handling of predictions of impacts.
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2010 was also memorable for NCEA’s international work. January saw the publication of the report of the Scientific Council for Government Policy ‘Less pretension, more ambition. Development aid that makes a difference’, and in November the Baseline Document on Development Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was issued. In both I see important sources of inspiration for our work: greater ambition and sharper focus. We will do what we are good at and where we can make a difference. I believe that environmental assessment is emphatically part of this. Since the introduction of environmental assessment 25 years ago, the Netherlands has pioneered its practical application worldwide. Hence the massive demand for the Netherlands’ practical experience. In 2010 this led, for example, to new NCEA programmes being started in Pakistan, Burundi and Macedonia. The greater focus on sectors such as agriculture and water and on cooperation with the private sector has bolstered our activities in the oil and gas sector in Ghana and Uganda and in climate adaptation in the Mekong delta. In the coming years we will give more weight to cooperation with the private sector, for example in the ongoing cooperation with FMO or in the ORIO programme, and the agriculture sector. I see important synergy in achieving sustainable agriculture, especially in the application of SEA for land use and zoning. I am gratified to see growing enthusiasm worldwide for the use of a broad environmental assessment instrument, i.e. one focused not solely on the environment but mainly on sustainable development and transparent governance. A source of inspiration – for practitioners in the Netherlands too! Niek Ketting, Chairman, Netherlands Commission for Environmental Assessment
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Traffic-ringed Amsterdam Zuidas wishes to be among the top 10 European sustainable city centres by 2030. The NCEA has advised to translate the sustainability ambitions into concrete goals.
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advisory reports in 2010 In 2010 the NCEA issued 265 advisory reports in total, 20 percent fewer than in 2009: • 90 advisory reports on the Terms of Reference (ToR) for EIA, and for combined SEA/EIA; • 42 advisory reports on the ToR for SEA; • 95 advisory reviews on EIA and combined EIA/SEA; • 36 SEA advisory reviews; • 2 other advisory reports. 132 advisory reports were issued on ToR, versus 148 in 2009. The greatest decrease was in advice relating to EIA. This trend will probably continue in 2011, as since 1 July 2010, the date on which the Act to
Modernise Environmental Assessment came into force, advice from the NCEA is no longer mandatory in this phase. The proportion of facultative recommendations made up for the decline in advisory reports on ToR. In 2010 85 facultative advisory reports were issued (versus 69 in 2009). The number of advisory reviews also decreased. There was a striking fall in the number of SEA reviews, even though these have been mandatory since 1 July 2010: from 45 in 2009 to 36 in 2010. Hopefully the reason will become clear by the end of 2011.
number and type of advisory reports issued 2006-2010
ratio compulsory/voluntary advice 2006-2010
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Terms of Reference EIA or combined SEA/EIA
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60
80
100 %
Quality reviews EIA or combined EIA/SEA Quality review SEA Other advisory reports
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advising government, provincial and local authorities The distribution of advisory reports among local authorities, provinces and central government has remained fairly constant in recent years. Of the advisory reports issued in 2010: • 58 percent were for local authorities; • 27 percent were for provinces; • 14 percent were for central government. In absolute terms the number of advisory reports for central government remained about the same as in 2009. For the first time for some years, the number of advisory reports for provinces and local authorities fell: from 96 to 78 (for provinces) and from 194 to 166 (local authorities).
advising central government, provincial and local authorities 2006-2010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 0
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National government Provincial authorities Municipal authorities
new projects in 2006-2010: numbers and types 2006
evaluation The NCEA evaluates the quality of its recommendations at three points during the environmental assessment procedure: • when the advice on ToR has been issued; • when the ToR for EIA have been established; • when the EIA or SEA report has been reviewed.
2007 2008 2009 2010 0
10
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Infrastructure Recreation Waste Water Rural areas Housing projects, urban reconstruction projects and industrial estates Intensive livestock farming Industry and energy Wind energy
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A supplementary EIA is desirable
Spatial plan for subsurface Drenthe Project description
Drenthe is the first Dutch province to prepare a spatial plan stating which functions are possible in the subsurface (geothermal, and storage of natural gas and CO2) and whether they are desirable in light of the environmental impacts above and below the ground. Points for attention
The NCEA’s recommendations on scope and detail have largely been followed. The SEA report is well-organised and contains much useful information. However, the draft spatial plan and the strategic environmental assessment report are still too abstract. The spatial plan does not indicate locations for specific designated uses. The vision merely indicates which applications might be possible. Whether they will come about depends on local authorities and other initiators. The province does mention its preferences. For instance, instead of going directly for permanent CO2 storage in an empty gas field, it would prefer “strategic gas” to be stored there temporarily first. Result
As it is still unknown which initiatives the market will generate, the NCEA finds it difficult to judge whether the provincial targets for climate and energy supply as given in the SEA report are realistic. It also concludes that the information in the SEA report is still too general for concrete projects. Separate EIAs will probably follow.
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I appreciate NCEAs staff’s dedication and flexibility, so that in our two year co-operation programme, we can adjust the planning to deal with arising needs to our SEA regulation. Jadranka Ivanova, Head of EU Department, Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning, Republic of Macedonia
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Environmental assessment and nature
A description of the repercussions for nature (in many cases for Natura 2000 – a European network of protected nature reserves) – is often included in an environmental assessment report. When reviewing the impacts of a proposal on Natura 2000 areas, the concept of ‘significance’ is central. Until recently however, it was never explicitly stated what we should understand by significance. To assist practitioners, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation, together with other authorities, prepared the Leidraad bepaling significantie (Guideline for determining significance). The NCEA then assisted the Ministry to adapt the guideline so it can be used for environmental assessment. The following instructions are key: • a proposal leading to a smaller area, lower quality or smaller population than targeted for is significant; • exceptions are those changes that are too small to be measured by existing assessment methods; • the accumulation of effects must always be taken into account; • goals relating to nature quality must always be assessed separately from goals relating to area size; • abstract plans must be assessed in terms of their main thrusts; detailed research is necessary only for the implementation in projects. The guideline is intended as a practical aid when determining significance. It is equally important for the assessor to have good knowledge on ecology. It is not obligatory to follow the guideline in detail for each assessment. The starting point is: general where possible, detailed where necessary. The NCEA expects that this clarifying assessment system will result in fewer shortcomings in the nature component of environmental assessment reports.
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Possibly too many plans for Sloe area
New nuclear power stations in Zeeland province? Description of projects
Some years ago, candidate locations for high-tension transmission lines and large power stations were set down in the Derde structuurschema elektriciteitsvoorziening (Third Structure Plan on Electricity Supply). One such location is the Sloe area in Zeeland province, in the estuary of the river Scheldt. Since then, the NCEA has advised on numerous, very diverse initiatives in the area. The most striking is the initiative from both shareholders in the present Borssele nuclear power station. Each independently wishes to build a new nuclear power station in the area. Points for attention
The NCEA has advised on the extent and scope of the Terms of Reference of both nuclear power stations. As the differences between the initiatives are minimal, the NCEA is of the opinion that the requirements relating to the content of both environmental impact reports must be the same. Result
Separately from these two initiatives, the NCEA advised the government not to wait too long to prepare an SEA for the Sloe area. There are many plans for this area and it is not clear whether they all fit. The government’s intention to build new nuclear power stations in the Netherlands is subject to great public debate. The SEA report for the government structure plan is a good point of departure for investigating the usefulness of extra nuclear power stations, the need for them, the pros and cons of candidate sites and the cumulative impacts of all the plans for this area.
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The Enclosure Dam must be restructured to improve flood safety. Environmental assessment assists in finding the correct balance between adequate flood defence and ambitions for nature, recreation and sustainable energy.
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terms of reference In 2010, slightly more advice on the desired content of the environmental assessment report (Terms of Reference) was given at an early stage of the procedure for: • infrastructure; • energy, raw materials and industry. The increase relating to infrastructure is striking because in 2010 many infrastructure projects fell under the Emergency Road Widening Act and Crisis and Recovery Act and therefore were not obliged to request advice from the NCEA. There was a small decrease in the number of advisory reports on ToR for: • housing projects, industrial estates and urban reconstruction projects; • water; • recreation. The decrease may be the result of the credit crisis.
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quality of tor notifications of intent The NCEA’s point of departure for advisory reports on ToR is the notification of intent. In 80 percent of its advisory reports the NCEA introduced elements that were not in the notification of intent. The most common were new options or variants (37%), requested supplementary information on nature values (30%), supplementary information supporting the proposal (25%), traffic (10%) and health (10%). In 88% of the cases of established Terms of Reference, the competent authorities adopted the NCEA’s advisory report without major adjustments. The exceptions primarily concerned alternatives and variants that had to be worked out.
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As an expert, you are responsible for independent quality assurance. Using your expertise you protect proponents and the competent authorities from legal pitfalls. Extra care prevents plans from coming adrift unnecessarily.
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Rob Vogel, head of the monitoring division at SOVON and NCEA expert
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Eurotank Terminal in the Port of Rotterdam wishes to expand. The NCEA advised quantitative safety and emission impacts per scenario. Result: a clear EIA report with three options plus technical variants.
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Asia, South America and Europe Asia The climate issue in Asia is a top priority for the NCEA. In Vietnam the reconnaissance of SEA for climate proofing of strategic policy in 2010 led to an agreement with An Giang province (Mekong delta). In Indonesia, one area the NCEA was active in was strengthening coastal defences in light of climate change. And in Pakistan, which suffered severely from flooding, a four-year programme began. Working with the IUCN, the NCEA mapped strength and weaknesses of environmental assessment systems in seven provinces.
South America In South America in recent years, the main issue has been the area of tension between economic development and the protection of nature reserves. In 2010, at the request of the embassy in Colombia, the NCEA evaluated environmental studies of the proposal for a deep-sea harbour in an ecologically vulnerable coastal area. In Bolivia, the NCEA assessed an EIA report on a geothermal installation in a protected nature reserve. Detailed geophysical research is needed here in order to ascertain the negative environmental impacts (which are expected to be large) and to determine mitigating measures.
Europe A number of Central European countries are busy with environmental assessment legislation and regulations that meet European directives. However, their application is another story. As part of the Government to Government programme (G2G), in 2010 the NCEA therefore guided the Macedonian Ministry of Environment and Planning in SEA cases and in the launch of an SEA portal. A Macedonian delegation visited the Netherlands to learn about the Dutch approach. In Georgia, the NCEA worked on integrating spatial planning and SEA in Adjara province. The first phase was completed and the NCEA, together with DLG, is involved in the next one.
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Environmental assessment and energy
The Netherlands is constructing an energy infrastructure for the future. The NCEA advises on environmental assessments for: • power stations (including nuclear), wind farms, and energy from waste incineration; • pipelines and transmission infrastructure (natural gas pipelines and high-tension transmission lines); • natural gas production on land and at sea; • underground storage of natural gas, CO2 and heat/cold; • storage of oil products in ports and harbours. These environmental assessments often entail comparing new, more environmentallyfriendly techniques that improve air quality or energy efficiency. Safety is also crucial here. This was an important point of discussion for the CO2 storage under the town of Barendrecht, just as it is for plans for new nuclear power stations. Central government is increasingly becoming responsible for the spatial planning of energy projects. The choices relating to routing and locations in and around nature reserves play a prominent role in this. In its advisory reports the NCEA therefore asks for attention to be paid to the purpose and necessity of the plan, the site choice, possible alternatives, and the repercussions for nature. Major investments in energy infrastructure are also being made in developing countries. The NCEA is regularly invited to give advice or training on environmental assessment for oil and gas production and hydropower. In 2010 it advised on SEA for oil and gas exploitation in Bolivia, Uganda and Ghana. Together with WWF it gave training on SEA for onshore and offshore oil production in West Africa. Important topics covered were: • impacts of possible oil leaks; • phasing and zoning in oil/gas production, to spare vulnerable areas; • attention for the economic benefits of existing ecosystems (Ecosystem Services); • the repercussions for humans and environment of constructing dams; • civic participation.
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Submissions result in fewer turbines
Wind in the polder Project description
Over a hundred farmers and entrepreneurs united in the Northeast Polder Wind Energy umbrella organisation want to build a wind farm together. They want about ninety wind turbines to be installed, on polder dikes, on land and in Lake IJssel. The total maximum capacity of 450 megawatts would be enough to supply 400,000 homes. This is the first wind farm project of such a size proposed to be built on Dutch soil. The number of wind turbines and the size are unprecedented. Points for attention
The EIA report makes clear that there will be repercussions, including on the quality of the landscape and on the quality of life (noise nuisance). The wind farm has encountered strong resistance. The numerous submissions express concern for Lake IJssel (Natura 2000), the landscape (especially around Urk village) and noise nuisance. The NCEA concurs with the conclusion in the EIA report that the preferred alternative will not result in damage to natural characteristics but notes that the positive impacts are of uncertain extent. It therefore recommends that the positive and negative impacts be monitored. Result
The public anxiety and resistance led the Ministries of Economic Affairs and of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment to stipulate that the wind turbines in Lake IJssel and near Urk must be spaced more widely. As a result, seven wind turbines outside the dikes have been discarded. Definitive decisions will follow in 2011.
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The much-wished-for investments and interventions in developing countries can contribute to sustainable development if preceded by a good assessment of possible impacts.
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quality of the environmental assessment reports
shortcomings relating to nature
In 2010 the NCEA reviewed 131 environmental assessment reports (EIA and SEA). In general, the reports issued for initiatives relating to water, infrastructure, recreation, mining, industry and energy were qualitatively good. In 51 percent of the reports, however, important shortcomings were identified. This is an improvement over last year (when the figure was 56%). The shortcomings in 2010 mostly concerned missing information on: • nature (48%); • missing alternatives and variants (31%); • the most environmentally-friendly alternative (23%).
In relation to interventions in nature, the consequences for Natura 2000 are still being underestimated. The underlying reason is insufficiently thorough research. In 2010 the NCEA therefore instigated extra activities to improve the quality of information on nature in environmental assessment. Shortcomings relating to nature have declined from 73 percent in 2009 to 48 percent in 2010. We hope that the publication of Leidraad significantie (Guidelines on significance) and its application to the NCEA’s environmental assessment will reduce this percentage still more.
quality of eia and sea reports in figures Mining, industry and energy
Infrastructure
Intensive livestock farming
Rural areas
Recreation
Water Housing projects, urban reconstruction projects and industrial estates 0
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100
No essential shortcomings Essential shortcomings
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shortcomings per type of environmental assessment report The environmental assessment reports containing many shortcomings relate to intensive livestock farming, rural areas, housing projects, urban reconstruction projects and industrial estates. Often, the reason is insufficient information on the impacts on nature. In the case of intensive livestock farming and rural areas, the missing information usually relates to the impact of acidifying and eutrophying substances on nature. When shortcomings occurred, the competent authorities usually (94% of cases) opted to supply the missing information. In most instances the NCEA was subsequently able to conclude that the EIA or SEA report did contain the required environmental information. In about 20 percent of the reports, however, the environmental information was still inadequate or incomplete.
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better results relating to noise and air The improvement in the quality relating to assessment of impacts on noise and air is striking: shortcomings have fallen from about 30% to 13%. This is primarily because of the limited number of projects involving underwater noise. These accounted for much of the supplementary information required in 2009. The improved results for air quality are directly related to the national collaborative programme on air quality (NSL), which was introduced in 2009. Projects falling under the aegis of NSL no longer have to have their norms reviewed individually.
civic participation Since 1 July 2010 the NCEA has no longer been automatically incorporating submissions and recommendations in its advisory reports. The competent authorities may request submissions and recommendations to be incorporated, and have indeed done so, which is why in 2010 the NCEA took account of submissions and recommendations in 70 percent of its advisory reports. The main reason the competent authorities requested this to be done is transparency. It creates broad support for the decision. Submissions containing specific local information, for example, enable the NCEA to improve the quality of its recommendations.
More focus on enforcement
EIA mapping: priorities for EIA strengthening in Pakistan Project description
As part of the National Impact Assessment Programme (NIAP) in Pakistan, a series of EIA mapping workshops were carried out by the NCEA and the NIAP team in the countries 7 regions. EIA mapping is a tool developed by the NCEA to assess the quality of the EIA regulatory framework in a given jurisdiction, as well as the level of compliance in practice. At the heart of the tool are 500 questions. These are discussed and scored by a group of representatives of all stakeholders in EIA during a two-day workshop. Their collective answers are processed in a spreadsheet, producing a range of diagrams that display the strengths and weaknesses of EIA. Points of interest
In some regions, only a few percent of the projects that should undergo EIA, actually do. Results
One of the key results of EIA mapping in Pakistan is that enforcement should be a priority for EIA strengthening. Institutional capacity, transparency and accountability are crucial constraints for enforcement and should be addressed in the programme. The mapping results also serve as a baseline against which to track future improvement of the EIA system in Pakistan. A repeat of the mapping workshops is planned for 2014.
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Environmental assessment and modernisation
New environmental legislation came into force in the Netherlands on 1 July 2010. The NCEA’s remit remains unchanged, but what has changed are the moments at which it is obligatory to call in the NCEA. An advisory review is now obligatory only in the full environmental assessment procedure. In all other cases facultative advisory reports remain possible. Six months later, the parties involved seem to have taken the new situation in their stride. In the run-up phase, proponents now often opt for a Notification of intent – a starting document for consultation with the advisers and administrative bodies involved. In many instances these notifications are also sent to the NCEA, with a voluntary request for advice. Though it is not compulsory to do so, the competent authorities often formalises these Notifications of intent, so that everyone knows what is expected of them. In 2010 the deadline for the NCEA to issue advice was shortened to six weeks as a rule. If the EA report is announced in time, this short deadline is attainable. On request, the NCEA includes submissions and opinions from the participative process in its recommendations. In 2010 many of the pronouncements of the Council of State referred to the European Court of Justice ruling of 15 October 2009, which found the Netherlands guilty of not implementing the Environmental Assessment directive adequately. According to this judgement, even if below thresholds in regulation, proponents must assess whether their proposals have important negative environmental impacts. This must be done using the factors stated in an Annex to the European Environmental Assessment directive. This case law will be enshrined in the Environmental Assessment regulation in 2011. It is possible to voluntarily have the NCEA review a judgement on requirement for an environmental assessment. The case shows that judges in administrative law attach great importance to NCEA’s opinion.
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‘Un-poldering’ Noordwaard polder (South Holland Province) and restoring the creek network should accommodate overflow from the river Waal. The NCEA concluded, the SEA report accurately depicts the measures required.
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Africa The professionalisation of seven environmental assessment associations in Central Africa is bearing fruit. Membership is growing, substantive knowledge is increasing and some associations are working with government, for example on the legal framework for environmental assessment. In 2010 the NCEA together with SEEAC (the umbrella organisation for the seven environmental assessment associations) set up a train-the-trainer programme. Additionally, SEEAC organised a regional workshop on environmental assessment and mining, in cooperation with IUCN-Netherlands, and also a generally appreciated conference on environmental assessment and forestry. Its profile is clearly becoming more visible in the region. Environmental assessment is not matter-of-course on the continent of Africa. This is why the NCEA has been requested to play a role in several large energy projects, such as the Memve’ele hydro power plant in Cameroon (see p. 35). In the Democratic Republic of the Congo the NCEA advised on mining in Katanga province. It particularly recommended transparency and good management in the mining sector, as these ensure an attractive entrepreneurial climate and environmentally accountable entrepreneurship. The NCEA also requested paying attention to previous pollution from mining. Who will clean up this harmful legacy? In Ghana and Uganda the NCEA and NORAD jointly advised on the approach of SEA for oil and gas production. At the request of WWF, the NCEA also provided training on this theme in West Africa. In addition to advice on EIA and SEA, capacity development of governments remain crucial. Slowly but surely the NCEA is gradually strengthening the environmental assessment systems in Mozambique, Burundi and Yemen.
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We voluntarily requested an interim advisory NCEA report on a new feeder river for the river IJssel. So we profited optimally from NCEA’s expertise. And the environmental impacts were clear beforehand.
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Theo Rietkerk, Space, Living and Environment delegate, Overijssel Provincial Executive, and chairman of the South IJssel Delta steering group.
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The account of viewpoints and civic participation given in the NCEA’s advisory reports is correct. It would be great if these reports also had more impact. Jan Korff de Gidts, chairman of the Power of Utrecht initiative and speaker contributing to the Utrecht Ring Plan study.
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the organisation in 2010 Financial accountability In 2010, the NCEA received a total of € 8,040,200 in subsidies, € 6,6275,600 of which was from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation, and the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and was to
support its statutory tasks and knowledge broker function. The remaining € 1,764,600 was awarded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for activities overseas. After the financial report has been completed and audited by the accountant, an abridged version will be posted on the www.commissiemer.nl website in May 2011.
details on staff as at 31 december 2010 Number of staff
64
Fte
45,4
Employed on permanent basis
54
Employed on temporary basis (incl. secondment)
10
Males
23
Females
41
Joined in 2010
5
Left in 2010
7
On secondment
1
On internship
1
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facts on information 2010 • There were 9 issues of the e-newsletter OpMERkelijk, sent to 3248 subscribers (in 2009 there were 6 issues and 2400 subscribers). • On average, the website was visited over 4200 times per month. • 18 fact sheets on various topics and 15 examples from practice (on the role of environmental assessment in decisionmaking) were published. • A dossier was compiled on SEA for spatial plans. • The help desk handled approximately 30 questions per month, most relating to the environmental assessment procedure and NCEA’s role in this. • A folder and flyer were produced, clearly explaining the NCEA’s function and tasks. • The NCEA organised theme meetings on SEA, nature, water and cultural heritage. • Annex 4 lists all presentations, publications and workshops.
knowledge broker function in 2010 At the end of 2009 the Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment decided to substantially expand NCEA’s knowledge broker function. As a result, in 2010 the NCEA strengthened its sharing of knowledge and information, with the aims of enabling the competent authorities to do more themselves, improving the application of environmental assessment, and improving the quality of environmental assessment reports. In 2010 new knowledge products were developed (such as fact sheets and examples from practice). In addition, work began on improving the website. The new knowledge products were evaluated at the end of 2010. The NCEA will use the findings when choosing products and activities for 2011.
the ncea’s footprint In 2010 the NCEA took steps to reduce its footprint. • Since mid-2010, a large part of the ICT systems has been running on virtual servers, thereby achieving a reduction from 15 to 6 systems. The result is a reduction in electricity consumption, heat and noise. • These modifications have simplified working from home. In 2010, 6 members of staff had one regular work-at-home day per week.
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• The NCEA uses multifunctional machines that print, copy and also scan securely. • Whenever possible the library makes documents available in digital form. • Members/advisors and staff of the NCEA are encouraged to walk or cycle to work, and to use public transport. • The NCEA International compensated for the 60 flights made, via GreenSeats.
2011
The Netherlands
In 2011, the first full year under the new environmental assessment legislation, we expect that the number of mandatory advisory reports will continue to decline and that there will be more facultative advisory reports. The emphasis in the mandatory procedures will be mainly on SEA, whereas in the case of facultative advisory reports it will be on the desired scope and detail of environmental impact reports. When the new Environmental Assessment regulation comes into force in 2011 it is possible that the number of facultative advisory reports will increase. We nonetheless expect to issue fewer advisory reports in 2011. In 2010 we greatly intensified communication about our experiences with environmental assessment in practice. We will continue to so in 2011. We also intend to organise complementary workshops on topical environmental assessment themes; one such is nature, which often still poses a problem in environmental assessment. We have prepared a supportive Dutch-language report (Natuur), in which our experiences are recorded. In addition we will tackle the question of how to deal sensibly with uncertainty when assessing risks during environmental assessment and decision-making. The Elverding Commission advice on how to speed up decision making processes has – rightly – requested attention be paid to this topic. Finally, we are looking critically at recent practical experience of describing the impacts of climate change and health. We aim for usable and up-to-theminute recommendations.
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international capacity development To meet the unabated growth in international demand for environmental assessment expertise the NCEA helps to introduce and legislatively embed environmental assessment, for example by providing training and coaching, preferably
through multiannual programmes. A regional approach is key, to enable neighbouring countries to exchange information on legislation, practical experience and approaches relating to cross-border issues.
advice There are two types of NCEA international advice. One, involving a working group, entails an expert working group visiting the country in question and talking to representatives of ministries and stakeholders. The working group then advises on the Terms of Reference or reviews the EIA or SEA report. 2010 assignments were: • reviewing the Environmental Assessment report for a hydropower project in Cameroon; • Terms of Reference for a Post Conflict Impact Assessment for the reconstruction
of mining in Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo; • reviewing the Environmental Assessment report for a dam in Wadi Hassan (Yemen). The second type of advice (no working group involved) originates from requests for comments on Terms of Reference, draft and final environmental reports, and manuals. The secretariat prepared five such advisory reports in 2010, for Bolivia, Colombia, Ghana, Pakistan and projects in the ORIO programme (AgentschapNL). View these reports at www.eia.nl.
international advisory reports and capacity development 2006-2010
per continent 2010
2006
Africa and Middle East
2007 Asia
2008 Europe
2009
South America
2010 0
32
5
10
15
20
25
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3
6
9
12
Number of advisory reports
Number of advisory reports
Capacity development in countries/regions
Capacity development in countries/regions
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Uganda is using SEA to assess the environmental and social impacts of oil and gas exploration in the biodiverse Albertine Graben, which includes Lake Albert and its important fishery.
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The NCEA is stimulating the professionalisation of Central African environmental assessment associations. Its thorough and flexible mode of operation is actively assisting us to achieve our goals. Dieudonné Bitondo, executive secretary at the Secretariat for environmental assessment in Central Africa (SÉEAC)
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More attention to safety is needed
Hydropower in Cameroon Project Description
The Cameroon government has decided to use hydro-electric power stations on a large scale for energy production. The construction of a barrage at the Memve’ele waterfalls in the Ntem river is one of the plans. The falls are located on the border of the Campo-Ma’an National Park, an area known for its biodiversity and indigenous populations. At the request of the Ministry of Energy and Water, the NCEA has served two years as an independent expert panel. As such, she advised in 2009 on guidelines for the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), which she reviewed in 2010. Points of interest
In its Terms of Reference the NCEA asks for special attention to safety hazards for construction workers, residents and the natural environment. The ESIA addressed these issues insufficiently. As a result, it proves problematic for the authorities to determine mitigation measures. In addition, the panel found that the socio-economic study offered little information on possible long-term effects on the local population. Result
The minister decided to improve the ESIA on the above mentioned issues.
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international cooperation Cooperation and the combining of forces are integral to the NCEA’s work. They entail aligning topics, taking innovative approaches and exchanging knowledge at home and abroad. In 2010 the NCEA collaborated with: • the World Bank e.g. co-authoring the publication SEA in policy and sector reform; • CPWC and Wageningen University, for the publication Climate Change in Water management; • NORAD’s Oil for Development programme, and WWF/WAMER, for the oil and gas sector in Africa; • the ORIO programme, for the development of the private sector in Africa; • IUCN, for the NIAP programme in Pakistan; • ITC, IHE-Unesco and GTZ, for environmental training and research.
The NCEA also participates in the Partnership on Environmental Assessment in Africa and is active in the International Association for Impact Assessment. The NCEA represents DGIS in the OECD-DAC SEA Task Team.
embassies The NCEA also works closely with Netherlands embassies. The embassies inform the NCEA about the local environmental and political/economic context and, when necessary, involve the NCEA in their work. In turn, the NCEA advises embassies on national and regional environmental assessment practices and legislation and, on request, evaluates plans and reports in terms of their compliance with environmental assessment obligations and approach.
international activities - time-budget 2010
11% Capacity development
20% 50 %
Advisory reports Knowledge platform
19%
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Themes / strategic partners
Using SEA, the Vietnamese province An Gian is investigating measures for climate adaptation in the Mekong delta. The environmental assessment will serve as an example for other Vietnamese provinces.
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international knowledge centre
knowledge products
An essential aspect of the NCEA’s work is making knowledge on environmental assessment in developing countries accessible. This is achieved by posting news, publications, country profiles and advisory reports on its website. Always keen to improve further, the NCEA develops new methods to record environmental assessment systems and publishes on its work; it also contributes to the publications of third parties. NCEA staff give training and presentations at home and abroad and participate in relevant networks and panels. The NCEA is convinced that sharing expertise and exchanging with international colleagues are crucial for the further development of successful international environmental assessment practice.
• 33 country profiles on environmental assessment legislation and practice (26 in English, 7 in Spanish); • 2600 sources on environmental assessment in developing and other countries in the online catalogue; • 14 key sheets and views and experiences on environmental assessment and various themes/sectors; • EIA Mapping Tool; • e-newsletter (600 subscriptions); • Press releases in 4 languages; • Q&A service; • Annex 4 contains all presentations, publications and workshops given at home and abroad.
international activities in 2010
NORAD • • North Europe helpdesk, GWP, SIDA
• IAIA
• UNDP • World Bank
ITC, SCF, CPWC, UNESCO-IHE • • GTZ OECD-DACE • • REC • Romania IUCN/Ramsar/WWF Georgia Macedonia
Pakistan Cape Verde
Colombia
Bolivia
National activities Regional activities Strategic partners
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Surinam
• WWF/WAMER
Yemen ENTRO • CLEAA/PEAA • SEEAC Ethiopia • Ghana Cameroon Uganda • UNEP Burundi DRC
Mozambique
Vietnam
Indonesia
2011
International
Agenda items for 2011 include capacity development in Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe, recommendations on SEA in Africa and analysis of environmental assessment systems in West Africa. Specifically, we are focusing on spatial planning in Mozambique and Georgia, climate adaptation in Vietnam and oil and gas production in Ghana and Uganda, for example. In Central Africa we are assisting environmental assessment associations to become stronger and more effective organisations. Meanwhile, we will continue to expand our international knowledge centre, for example by adding more EIA and SEA country profiles to the website. The profiles are unique of its kind: an essential source of information on environmental assessment legislation and regulations in developing countries. 2011 will also be a year of reviewing the new accents the present government is putting on food, water, the private sector and specific Dutch professionalism. We will also review the strategy for the next agreement with the Ministry of Foreign affairs (from 2012). Among the other issues we will review in 2011 are how SEA can contribute to food security, how environmental assessment can be effective when integrating climate topics into policy, and how we can strengthen our partnerships. Finally, we will investigate demand for application of the successful Central Africa programme in West and East Africa. In short, environmental assessment abroad is developing apace. We are glad that we can participate in this and can build on the work we have done in the last twenty years.
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Abbreviations International ACAMEE
Association Camerounaise pour L’Evaluation Environnementale
CLEAA
Capacity Development and Linkages for Environmental Assessment in Africa
CPWC
Cooperative Programme on Water and Climate
DGIS
Directorate-General for International Development Cooperation
DLG
Government Service for Land and Water Management (agency of Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agricutlure and Innovation)
EIA
Environmental Impact Assessment
ENTRO
Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office
GTZ
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit
GWP
Global Water Partnership
IAIA
International Association for Impact Assessment
IOB
Policy and Operations Evaluation Department (of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
ITC
International Institute for GEO Information Science and Earth Observation
IUCN
International Union for Conservation of Nature
NIAP
National Impact Assessment Programme (in Pakistan)
NORAD
Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation
OECD-DAC
Organisation for Economic Collaboration and Development-Development Assistance Committee
ORIO
Development-related Infrastructure Facility (of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
PEAA
Partnership for Environmental Assessment in Africa
REC
Regional Environmental Center
SCF
Sustainability Challenge Foundation
SEA
Strategic Environmental Assessment
SEEAC
Secrétariat pour l’Evaluation Environnementale en Afrique Centrale
SIDA
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency
UNDP
United Nations Development Programme
UNEP
United Nations Environment Programme
UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education
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WAMER
West African Marine Eco Region
WWF
World Wildlife Fund
Appendix 1 organisational structure and employees per 31 december 2010 Consultative body of
Board of Governors
chairpersons Chairman • Mr N.G. Ketting (Niek) Deputy Chairpersons • Mr G. Blom (Gerrit) • Mr F.W.R. Evers (Frans) • Mr M.A.P.C. van Loon (Maus) • Mr H.G. Ouwerkerk (Hans) • Mr R. Rabbinge (Rudy) • Ms van Rhijn (Marieke) • Ms L. van Rijn-Vellekoop (Leni) • Mr F.W. Saris (Frans) • Ms van der Tas (Marja) • Mr D.K.J. Tommel (Dick) • Mr A. van der Velden (Aad) • Mr L.H.J. Verheijen (Lambert) Technical secretaries the Netherlands • Mr B. Barten (Bart) • Mr B.F.M. Beerlage (Bart) • Ms J.M. Bremmer (Marijke) • Mr G.P.J. Draaijers (Geert) • Ms M. van Eck (Marja) • Mr G.J.H. Elbertsen (Gerard) • Mr S.J. Harkema (Sjoerd) • Mr G.A.J.M. Hoevenaars (Gijs) • Mr P.J. Jongejans (Pieter) • Ms G. Korf (Geertje) • Mr J.F.M.M. Lembrechts (Johan) • Mr R. Meeuwsen (Roel) • Ms J.P. Siedsma (Jeltje) • Ms W. Smal (Willemijn) • Ms C.T. Smit (Corrie) • Mr D. Spel (Dick) • Ms S.M. van Velsen (Selma) • Ms F.H. van der Wind (Florentine)
Chairman • Mr N.G. Ketting (Niek) Directors Director • Ms V.J.H.M. ten Holder (Veronica) • Mr M.P. Laeven (Marc) Deputy director • Mr R.A.A. Verheem (Rob)
Authorised representatives • Ms V.J.H.M. ten Holder (Veronica) • Mr M.P. Laeven (Marc)
services Technical secretaries international • Ms G.J. van Boven (Gwen) • Mr A.J. Kolhoff (Arend) • Mr R.A.M. Post (Reinoud) • Ms B. Schijf (Bobbi) • Ms I.A. Steinhauer (Ineke)
Knowledge & information • Ms H.M.E. Boerman (Heleen) • Ms A.T. Hardon (Anne) • Ms V.G.J. van Stokkom (Véronique)
Financial administration • Ms W.M.G.B. Lucassen (Willeke) • Mr G.D. Maikoe (Gary)
• Ms A.N. Glucker (Anne)
• Mr P. Kop (Peter) • Mr M.J.F. Wagenbuur (Mark)
Board members • Mr W. Lemstra (Wolter) • Ms Maas-De Brouwer (Trude) • Ms J.G.M. van Rhijn (Marieke)
Administrative and domestic
Interns
IT departement
Secretary/treasurer • Mr D.K.J. Tommel (Dick)
Secretaries the Netherlands • Ms A.J.C. van Asperen (Angelina) • Ms M. Basant (Monica) • Ms B.C. Benkers (Linda) • Ms H.J. Bijvank (Heleen) • Ms A.M.E.M. Evers (Margareth) • Ms W.M. de Jong (Wilma) • Ms G. Lesman (Greet) • Ms J. Raaben (Jacqueline) • Ms G.W. Takken (Bep) • Ms M.E.C. van den Tempel (Marijke) • Ms M. Verbon-van Lemmeren (Mirelle) • Ms W. Visser (Nanny) • Ms A.M. Voogt-van Hamersveld (Astrid) secretaries international • Ms L.M. Wildenburg (Liduina) • Ms J. Zomer (Jamila) Domestic and administrative services • Ms G. Brakkee (Gea) • Ms J.H.M. Lammers-Zieltjes (Janny)
Personnel department • Ms M.T.C. van Bilsen (Marjos)
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Appendix 2 members and advisors who have participated in ncea’s working groups in 2010 Members • Mr H.G. van der Aa • Mr R.J.M. van Aalderen • Mr F.G. van den Aarsen • Mr B.J.M. Ale • Mr W. Altenburg • Ms C.J.M. Anzion • Mr W.G. Been • Mr E.H.A. de Beer • Mr J.H. van den Berg • Mr L. Bijlmakers • Mr G.J. van Blokland • Mr B.A.H.V. Brorens • Mr H.S. Buijtenhek • Mr J.G. Cuperus • Mr N.M.J.A. Dankers • Mr J.A.M. van Dijk • Mr A.J. Dragt • Mr W. van Duijvenbooden • Mr P. van Eck • Mr H.H. Ellen • Mr F.H. Everts • Mr R. Faasen • Ms A. Freriks • Mr C. van der Giessen • Mr J.H.J. van der Gun • Mr F.A.C. de Haas • Mr D. Hamhuis • Mr R.E.C.M. van der Heijden • Mr C.J. Hemker • Mr H.J.M. Hendriks • Mr J. Hoeks • Mr P. Hoekstra • Mr J.A. Huizer • Mr P. Janse • Mr S.R.J. Jansen • Mr R.P.M. Jansen • Mr H.H. Janssen • Mr W.H.A.M. Keijsers
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• Mr M.A. Kooiman • Mr J.A.M.M. Kops • Mr P.H.R. Langeweg • Mr J.E.M. Lax • Mr J.A.A.M. Leemans • Mr A. van Leerdam • Mr L.Th. de Leu • Mr R.S.E.W. Leuven • Mr E.A.J. Luiten • Mr F.M. Maas • Ms Y.J. van Manen • Mr J.M. Mastop • Mr H.J. Meurs • Mr L. Oprel • Mr H. Otte • Mr B. Peters • Mr J. Renes • Mr N.M. de Rooij • Mr K.A.A. van der Spek • Mr H.E.M. Stassen • Mr G. van der Sterre • Mr J. Termorshuizen • Mr J.H.J. Terwindt • Mr R.L. Vogel • Mr N.P.J. de Vries • Mr R.F. de Vries • Mr P. Vrijlandt • Mr J.J. van der Vuurst de Vries • Mr K. Wardenaar • Mr G.P. van Wee • Mr R.B. van der Werff • Mr F. Wijnants • Mr J.H. de Zeeuw • Mr H.A.P. Zinger • Mr G. de Zoeten
Advisors • Mr R. Aagten • Mr C. van den Akker • Mr J.A. Annema • Mr J.G. Arkes • Mr E.J.M.M. Arts • Mr J.J. Bakker • Mr W. Beekman • Mr D.J.F. Bel • Ms L. Besselink • Mr A. Biesheuvel • Mr A.J. Bliek • Mr P. Bloemerts • Mr P.L. de Boer • Mr J.H. Boersma • Mr S. Bokma • Mr R.J.J.M. van Bommel • Mr D.A. Boogert • Mr L.D. Boom • Mr P. van der Boom • Mr P.J.M. van den Bosch • Mr H. Boukes • Ms T.B.J. Bremer • Mr W. ten Brinke • Mr A.J.F. Brinkmann • Ms M.E.A. Broekmeyer • Mr M.J. Brolsma • Mr J.J. Buitenhuis • Mr R.B. Buiting • Mr F.P.T. van de Coevering • Ms E.E.M. Coopmann- van Overbeek • Mr C.C.H. Cronenberg • Mr R.J. van Dijk • Mr S. Dirksen • Mr F.D. Dotinga • Ms J.M. Drees • Mr J.H.A. Driessen • Mr R. During
• Mr G. van Ee • Mr K. Essink • Mr N. Faber • Mr M.J. Fabery de Jonge • Ms T. Fast • Mr W. Foppen • Mr C.P.J.M. Geelen • Mr R. Geerts • Mr J.M. van der Grift • Mr J. Groen • Mr H.R.G.K. Hack • Mr E. van der Heijden • Mr D.L.J. Heikens • Mr W.A.M. Hessing • Mr N.K. Hoekstra • Mr W. Hoeve • Mr F.D. van der Hoeven • Mr C.A.E.M. de Hollander • Mr W.C.M. van Hooff • Mr R.P.W.M. Jacobs • Ms Z. Jager • Mr S. Jak • Mr J.A. Janse • Mr C.A.F. de Jong • Mr L.M. de Jong • Mr J.H. de Jong • Mr R.A. Kastelein • Mr J.C.F. van Kempen • Mr R.J. van Kerkhoff • Mr H.J.B.A. van Kessel • Mr H.J. Kingma • Mr R.J.M. Kleijberg • Mr T.R. Knottnerus • Mr B.J.H. Koolstra • Mr B. Korf • Mr P.A. Kroeze • Mr H.C. Kromhout • Mr V.H.M. Kuypers • Mr P.F.A. de Leege
• Ms E.J.T.M. Leenen • Mr J.J.A. van Leeuwen • Mr M.J.P. van Lieshout • Mr B. Lowijs • Mr G. Lukken • Mr H. de Mars • Mr M.P.W. Meffert • Mr H. Middelkoop • Mr G.W.N.M. van Moorsel • Mr J. Mulder • Mr J.A. Nuesink • Mr M.J.F. van Pelt • Ms H. Pelt - Van de Ven • Mr M. Pijnenburg • Ms A.J. Pikaar • Mr J.L.P.M. van der Pluijm • Mr E.P. Querner • Mr L.J.M. Raaijmakers • Mr J.G.M. Rademakers • Mr S.A. Rienstra • Mr F. Rooijers • Mr F. Rosenberg • Mr J.A.F. de Ruijter • Mr L.T. Runia • Mr R.H. Schokker • Mr J.G.M. Schouffoer • Mr C. Slijpen • Mr H.T. Sman • Mr M.C.J. Smits • Mr M.A.A. Soppe • Ms I. Spapé • Ms I. Spapens-Reijnders • Mr K.V. Sykora • Mr S. Teeuwisse • Mr L.F.A. Theuws • Mr F. ten Thij • Mr P.C. Tromp • Mr A. Valk • Ms P.C. van Veen
• Mr F.W. van der Vegte • Mr W.C. Verboom • Mr H. Veringa • Ms M.L. Verspui • Mr C.T.M. Vertegaal • Ms M.A.J. Vervoort • Mr K. Vinkx • Ms N.F.H.H. Vossen • Mr P.P.A. van Vugt • Mr R.N. Walter • Mr J. Wesseling • Ms F. van de Wetering • Mr H.A.T.M. van Wezel • Mr B.J. Wiekema • Mr J.H.A. Wijbenga • Mr P.J.M. van Wijlick • Mr J. van der Winden • Mr R.A.M. van Woerden • Mr F. Woudenberg • Mr E. Wymenga
International • Mr • Mr • Mr • Mr • Ms • Mr • Ms • Mr • Mr • Ms • Mr • Mr • Mr • Mr • Mr • Mr
J.H. van den Berg M.G. Bos S. Cogels F.D. Deodatus M.M. Eid F.C. Fahl M. Faneca Sánchez J.W.A. Foppen P.H. van der Kleijn J. de Kwaadsteniet A.G.J. Lejeune B. Lof J.R.J. Mercier W. Schrage R. Slootweg P. Wit
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Appendix 3 advisory reports issued in 2010 The Netherlands Advisory reports on Terms of Reference 1630 2198 2218 2240 2315 2319 2346 2347 2348 2349 2351 2353 2354 2355 2356 2357 2358 2359 2360 2361 2363 2364 2365 2366 2367
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Molenaars fokbedrijf bv, Markelo RijnlandRoute Motorcrossterrein, Landerd Westelijke Langstraat, provincie NoordBrabant Ontwikkelingen woningbouw en voorzieningen Hoofddorp-Zuid Zuidoostvleugel BrabantStad Noordoostcorridor Haagse Nota Mobiliteit, Den Haag Gasgestookte elektriciteitscentrale InterGen, Moerdijk Uitbreiding vleesvarkensbedrijf Pasman & Van der Heide, Hoogeveen Uitbreiding fokvarkensbedrijf W.F. Huirne C.V. Erica, Emmen Uitbreiding agrarisch bedrijf Mts. CordesWinter, Steenwijkerland Duurzame glastuinbouw, PijnackerNootdorp Bypass A12 Nootdorp Onderzoeksreactor Pallas Botlek-Vondelingenplaat, Rotterdam Bestemmingsplan buitengebied Nunspeet Uitbreiding pluimveehouderij Visch bv, Elburg Structuurvisie Toekomst Afsluitdijk Bestemmingsplan buitengebied, Berkelland Ontwikkeling NDSM-werf Amsterdam Gaswinning blok G16a-B Nederlandse deel continentaal Plat Landbouwontwikkelingsgebied, Lintelo Zuidelijke onsluitingsweg Erp Uitbreiding varkenshouderij G.A. Wanink, Venebrugge Dijkversterking spui Oost, Hoeksche Waard
2368 Vervanging CKI Akzo Nobel, RotterdamBotlek 2369 Verbranden gevaarlijk afval ARN, Weurt 2370 Pluimveehouderij Het Anker Dodewaard, Neder-Betuwe 2371 Pluimveehouderij Tolsestraat Dodewaard, Neder-Betuwe 2372 Pluimveehouderij Nieuwe dijk Kesteren, Neder-Betuwe 2373 Ontwikkeling bouwlocatie Rijswijk-Zuid 2374 Landbouwontwikkelingsgebied Witveldweg, Horst aan de Maas 2375 Varkenshouderij Dorreweg, Ambt Delden 2376 Bestemmingsplan buitengebied, Gennep 2378 Pluim- en rundveehouderij Van Ravenhorst, Woudenberg 2380 Windplan Wieringermeer 2381 Waterstofelektriciteitscentrale C.Gen Sloehaven-Vlissingen 2383 A1 Apeldoorn-Zuid - Beekbergen 2384 Zoutwinning Zuid-Oost Twente Akzo Nobel 2385 Uitbreiding agrarisch bedrijf Gebr. Smits Holding bv Zevenhuizen, Zuidplas 2386 Structuurvisie Gebiedsopgave Grenscorridor N69 2387 Bestemmingsplannen Delft-Zuidoost 2388 Pluimveehouderij Maatschap Vernooij, Wijk bij Duurstede 2389 Buitengebied 2010, Rhenen 2391 Realisatie waterproductiebedrijf, Heel 2392 Uitbreiding varkenshouderij Peters, Wijchen 2393 Bestemmingsplan buitengebied Westerveld 2394 Lichteren buitenhaven, IJmuiden 2395 Omleiding N316 ’s Heerenberg, Montferland 2396 Hoogwaterkering Den Oever 2397 Bestemmingsplan 1e fase stadionpark, Rotterdam
2398 MIRT-verkenning Rotterdam Vooruit: Nieuwe Westelijke Oeververbinding 2399 Vakantiepark en Recreatieve Poort Herperduin e.o. 2400 Pluimveehouderij Kruisstraat Herveld, Overbetuwe 2401 Willems beheer, America 2402 Vakantieparken De Pluimpot en Wulpdal, Tholen 2404 Inrichtingsplan De Kleine Beerze 2405 Inpassingsplan Oostvaarderswold 2406 Capaciteitsvergroting A1 Apeldoorn-Zuid Deventer-Oost 2407 Varkenshouderij Van der Munt, Barneveld 2408 Uitbreiding varkenshouderij Jannink, Hof van Twente 2409 Dijkverbetering KinderdijkSchoonhovenseveer 2410 Aardgas+ De Wijk, Drenthe 2411 Herinrichting veehouderij Bouw Voorthuizen, Barneveld 2412 Partiële herziening Flevoland 2006, meer ruimte voor intensieve veehouderij 2413 Uraniumverrijking Urenco Nederland: capaciteitsuitbreiding 2414 Uitbreiding Vleeskuikenhouderij T.G. Burema, Leermens 2415 Aanleg aardgastransportleiding Norg Groningen (NorgroN) 2416 Groene Energiecentrale Stadshavens Rotterdam 2417 Inrichting Botlek Tankterminal bv, Rotterdam 2418 Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum, Amsterdam 2419 Bestemmingsplan buitengebied, Woensdrecht 2420 Asbest Denaturering Zwolle bv 2421 Bestemmingsplan buitengebied, Overbetuwe 2422 Waterkeringen Perkpolder
2423 Gebiedsontwikkeling Oude Willem 2425 Zuidas Amsterdam - Flanken 2426 A4 Passage en Poorten & Inprikkers, MIRT Verkenning Haaglanden 2427 Uitbreiding veehouderij Houtbroekstraat 9, Someren 2428 Bestemmingsplan buitengebied, Veghel 2429 Wilg-plan Noordrand Midden, NoordBrabant 2430 Bestemmingsplan Weenapoint, Rotterdam 2431 Omlegging N299 / Odijk-West 2432 Parallelstructuur A12 - Extra Gouwekruising 2434 Health en Wellness Werfhout, Montferland 2437 Bestemmingsplan buitengebied, Montferland 2438 Bestemmingsplan buitengebied, Boxtel 2439 Landbouwontwikkelingsgebieden Twenterand 2440 Dijkversterking Fort Everdingen – Ravenswaaij 2441 Dijkversterking Neder-Rijndijk Rijswijk – Opheusden 2442 Randweg Haps, Cuijk 2443 Energieopslag TU Delft 2444 Kustwerk Nieuwvliet, Sluis 2445 Traverse, Dieren 2446 Gebiedsontwikkeling Maaspark Well, Bergen (Limburg) 2447 Buizenstraat/-strook EemshavenOosterhorn, Delfzijl 2448 Pluimveehouderij Annahof bv, Rouveen 2449 Gebiedsontwikkeling, Norgerbrug 2450 Dijkversterking Schoonhovenseveer Zijpkade 2451 Dijkversterking Zijpkade - Fort Everdingen 2452 Bestemmingsplan buitengebied, Elburg 2453 Dijkversterking Steurgat/Bergsche Maas Dijkring 24 Werkendam-Hank
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2454 Bestemmingsplan buitengebied, Hof van Twente 2456 Kazernekwartier, Venlo 2457 Uitbreiding glastuinbouwgebied, Sexbierum 2458 Gasolieopslag zoutcavernes regio Twente 2459 Havenkwartier, Zeewolde 2460 Stadion Heracles, Almelo 2461 Inrichting plangebied Olde Maten en Veerslootlanden, provincie Overijssel 2462 Ruimte voor de Lek 2463 Modernisering Clauscentrale eenheid A, Maasbracht 2464 Ombouw N34 Witte Paal - J.C. Kellerlaan naar regionale stroomweg 2465 Bestemmingsplan Cantineweg, Katwijk 2466 Vergistingsinstallatie Dijkstra & Witteveen, Warffum 2468 Rijksinpassingsplan CO2-opslag, Barendrecht 2469 Dijkverleggingen Cortenoever en Voorsterklei (IJsselsprong), Brummen, Voorst, Zutphen 2470 Structuurvisie Den Helder 2025 2471 Zandwinning Lingemeren, Buren 2473 MIRT Verkenning Grevelingen 2474 COBRAcable, hoogspanningsverbinding Nederland-Denemarken 2476 Structuurvisie, Maasdriel 2477 Dijkversterking Spui West, Voorne-Putten 2478 Veiligstellen drinkwaterwinning, Epe 2479 CCS Maasvlakte (ROAD-project) 2481 Windpark Dintel, provincie Noord-Brabant 2482 Oprichting kernerergiecentrale ERH, Borssele 2483 Bestemmingsplan buitengebied Zuidoost Enschede 2484 Dijkversterking, Krimpen aan den IJssel 2485 Zomerbedverlaging Beneden IJssel 2486 Neherkade, Den Haag 2487 Bestemmingsplan buitengebied, Emmen 2488 N282 Dorst, Oosterhout
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Advisory reviews of EIA and additional advisory reviews 512 979 996 1297 1330 1396 1416 1483 1611 1620
1633 1737 1815 1829 1838 1840 1853 1860 1956 1979 2032
2034 2057 2107 2111 2120 2135
Baanverlenging Groningen Airport Eelde Verdiepingen Veluwemeer en Wolderwijd N303 Omleiding Voorthuizen Varkenshouderij Welvaarts, Tholen Transformatie belvedèregebied, Maastricht Rijnboog, Arnhem Rondweg N348 Zutphen-Eefde Waterkwaliteit Volkerak-Zoommeer A12 BRAVO projecten 3, 4, 6ab, 6c en 8, Woerden Oprichting verwerkingsinstallatie edelmetaalhoudend afval Remondis Argentia, Moerdijk Golfbaan, Cromvoirt Herinrichting Bakelse Beemden, Helmond N2 aansluitingen Meerenakkerweg/ Heistraat en Noord-Brabantlaan Circuit De Peel, Venray Veehouderij Dorvar bv, Dreumel Oprichting reststoffen energiecentrale (REC), Harlingen Varkenshouderij Knoops, Lierop Golfbaan North Lake, Bernisse Varkenshouderij De Knorhof bv, Kapel-Avezaath 1e fase A27 Lunetten - Hooipolder Grondwateronttrekking klimaat- en gietwatervoorziening Het Grootslag, Wervershoof/Andijk Leidsche Rijn Centrum Noord, Utrecht Uitbreiding varkenshouderij Van Duijnhoven, Sint-Oedenrode Inrichtingsplan, Olst-Wesepe Brandstofdiversificatie kerncentrale, Borssele Bedrijvenpark IBF, Heerenveen Locatiekeuzestudie uitbreiding jachthaven, Breskens
2138 2142 2147 2149 2165 2172 2174 2176 2184 2186 2193 2210 2212 2219 2225 2238 2241 2247 2262 2264 2268 2273 2274 2277 2297 2302 2308
Oprichting pluimveebedrijf Mts. Huisman, Dalfsen Natuurontwikkeling Dannemeer, Groningen Oprichting varkenshouderij Banken bv, Etten-Leur Uitbreiding Euro Tank Terminal bv, Europoort Rotterdam Woningbouw Aarle-Hokkelstraat, Best Oprichting warmtekrachtcentrale Corus, IJmuiden Dijkverbetering Keent-Grave Varkenshouderij Lanko bv, Tubbergen Warmteleidingen stadsverwarming Centrale Diemen - Almere Poort 1e fase Ring Utrecht Uitbreiding pluimveebedrijf Adams Ell, Leudal Afvalverbrandinginstallatie SITA ReEnergy Roosendaal bv, Roosendaal Zandmotor Delflandse Kust Centrum ontwikkeling dierenparktheater, Emmen Recreatiewoningen nabij Cadzand-Bad Woningbouw Veghels Buiten Uitbreiding aardgasbuffer Zuidwending , provincie Groningen Vleeskuikenbedrijf Mts. De Groot, Hoogezand-Sappemeer Pyrolysefabriek, Hengelo Zuiderklip, Drimmelen Opwaardering Wilhelminakanaal, Tilburg Uitbreiding pluimveebedrijf Wegdam bv, Hof van Twente Bedrijventerrein Larserknoop, Lelystad Uitbreiding varkenshouderij De Steeg, Landerd Golfbaan The Dutch Zuidbaan, Lingewaal Plusstrook A12 Zoetermeer - Zoetermeer centrum Uitbreiding pluimveehouderij Mts. Kersten, Boxmeer (2 toetsingsadviezen)
2309 A29 Vaanplein - Barendrecht 2312 Uitbreiding opslagcapaciteit MET, Europoort Rotterdam 2347 Gasgestookte elektriciteitscentrale InterGen, Moerdijk 2352 Beoordeling zienswijzen MER Windparken Noordoostpolder 2353 Duurzame glastuinbouw, PijnackerNootdorp 2363 Gaswinning blok G16a-B Nederlandse deel Continentaal Plat 2401 Varkenshouderij en mestverwerking Willems Beheer, America 2405 Inpassingsplan Oostvaarderswold 2410 Aardgas+ De Wijk, Drenthe
Advisory reviews of SEA 1969 2028 2058 2073 2113 2117 2162 2171 2199 2207 2214 2234 2245 2255 2263 2266 2267 2271 2282 2289
Structuurvisie en bestemmingsplan buitengebied, Hoogezand-Sappemeer Structuurvisie Randstad 2040 Bestemmingsplan buitengebied, Ommen Herontwikkeling vliegbasis Soesterberg IJsseldelta Zuid, provincie Overijssel Provinciale Structuurvisie Zuid-Holland Biovergistingsinstallatie, Barneveld Landbouwontwikkelingsgebied HalleHeide, Bronckhorst Structuurvisie Amsterdam Landbouwontwikkelingsgebieden OostGelre en Berkelland Structuurvisie Noord-Holland Bestemmingsplan buitengebied, Epe Rotterdam Central District Bestemmingsplan buitengebied, Venray Landbouwontwikkelingsgebied BeemteVaassen Bedrijventerrein TradePort Noord, Venlo Buitengebied, Lochem Omgevingsvisie Drenthe Structuurvisie Katwijk Structuurvisie voor de ondergrond Drenthe
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2293 Structuurvisie en bestemmingsplan buitengebied, Hoogezand-Sappemeer 2298 Bestemmingsplan buitengebied, Winterswijk 2301 Buitengebied Salland 2311 Bestemmingsplan buitengebied Dinkelland 2316 Actualisatie bestemmingsplan en/of structuurvisie buitengebied Bronckhorst 2331 Structuurvisie Rijnenburg, Utrecht 2340 Gebiedsontwikkeling Nieuw Stroomland 2357 Bestemmingsplan buitengebied, Nunspeet 2362 Bestemmingsplan buitengebied, Almelo 2403 Centrumgebied Groene Peelvallei 2424 Landbouwontwikkelingsgebied De Ass, Cuijk 2435 Structuurvisie ruimtelijke ordening NoordBrabant 2436 Wijziging bestemmingsplan paardenhouderij, Lemele 2455 Bestemmingsplan buitengebied, Geertruidenberg 2472 Bestemmingsplan pluimveehouderijbedrijf Pastorijreed, Sexbierum 2480 Bestemmingsplan buitengebied 2010, Cuijk
Advisory reviews combination SEA and EIA 1050 1166 1309 1323 1331 1519 1670
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Pot- en containerteelt in de Hazerswoudsche droogmakerij De Centrale As, kanaalverlegging Prinses Margrietkanaal, Burgum Windpark Delfzijl Noord Woningbouwlocatie Nieuwveense Landen, Meppel Duurzaam Industriepark, Cranendonck Gezandebaan (golfbaan ’t Woold) Heusden, Asten Dijkverlegging Westenholte, Zwolle
1682 1746 1754 1774 1780 1828 1834 1971 2033 2051 2053 2100 2150 2179 2182 2192 2215 2244 2261 2274 2304 2310 2352
Waterdunen Bedrijventerrein Usseler Es, Enschede Ontpoldering Noordwaard Opwaardering Westfrisiaweg Heerhugowaard-Enkhuizen Agro- en Foodcluster West-Brabant Bedrijventerrein Beekbergsebroek & Biezematen, Apeldoorn Natuur- en recreatiepark Muzenrijk (BillyBird), Cranendonck Uitbreiding varkenshouderij Oude Lenferink Beheer bv, Fleringen Recreatieve ontwikkelingen Amsterdamsche Veld, Emmen Herinrichting recreatiegebied Nieuw Hulckesteijn, Nijkerk Bedrijventerrein TNO Hogezandse Polder, Cromstrijen Grote Markt Oostzijde, Groningen Zoutwinning Frisia Zout bv, Harlingen Moordrechtboog, bestemmings- en inpassingsplan Gouweknoop Park Lingezegen (2 toetsingsadviezen) Waterberging Diesdonk Pluimveehouderij Haan, Nieuw Weerdinge Uitbreiding fokzeugen- en vleesvarkensbedrijf Peters, Veghel Waterfront Harderwijk Bedrijventerrein Larserknoop, Lelystad Attero Noord bv, locatie Wijster Tuinbouwgebied Sappemeer-Noord Windparken Noordoostpolder
Other advisory reviews 2197
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Monitoring aardgaswinning Waddenzee locaties Moddergat, Lauwersoog, Vierhuizen Mobilisatiecomplex Alverna, Wijchen
For project information and advisory reports, please go to www.commissiemer.nl
International Advisory reports on complex projects and plans O76 O83 O86
Advice on review of EIA for Wadi Hassan Dam Project, Yemen Avis sur l’examen de la qualité de l’EIES du project Memve’ele, Cameroon Advice on pre-terms of reference for the Post Conflict Impact Assessment for the Reconstruction of the Mining Sector in Katanga, Democratic Republic Congo
Advisory reports by the secretariat • Comentarios al EEIA para el Proyecto Geotermico de Laguna Colorada, Bolivia • Appraisal of EIA requirement for ORIO projects 2nd call, ORIO • Approach for the Ghana SEA for the oil and gas sector, Ghana • Advice on environmental studies for a deep-sea port in a nature reserve, Colombia • Report EIA mapping in seven provinces, Pakistan
Capacity development countries/regions Africa • Burundi • Democratic Republic Congo • Ethiopia • Ghana • Yemen • Cape Verde • Cameroon • Mozambique • Uganda • CLEAA (Africa) • ENTRO (Horn of Africa) • SEEAC (Central-Africa) • WWF-Wamer (West-Africa)
Asia • Indonesia • Pakistan • Vietnam
Europe • Georgia • Macedonia • Romania
South-America • Bolivia • Colombia • Surinam
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Appendix 4 presentations en publications 2010 The Netherlands Presentations (in Dutch) • Basiscursus m.e.r., Geoplan, Amsterdam • Basiscursus Milieurecht, onderdeel milieueffectrapportage, Studiecentrum voor Bedrijf en Overheid, Rotterdam • Basiscursus tracé/m.e.r. voor Rijkswaterstaat, Zoetermeer • Bijdrage aan workshop Evaluatie plan-m.e.r. voor waterplannen, Provincie Zuid-Holland en DHV, Utrecht • Bijdrage aan expert meeting over Toepassen van een Gezondheidseffectrapportage en de relatie m.e.r. en gezondheid bij bestemmingsplanprocedures, Gemeente Ommen • Bijeenkomst Modernisering m.e.r. voor Provincie Overijssel, Zwolle • Bijeenkomst Modernisering m.e.r. voor Provincie Utrecht, Utrecht • Bijeenkomst Modernisering m.e.r. voor Provincie Flevoland, Lelystad • Cursus Borging van kwaliteit; de nieuwe rol van de Commissie, Studiecentrum voor Bedrijf en Overheid, Maarssen en Rotterdam • Consequenties modernisering m.e.r. Deskundigendag Commissie m.e.r., Driebergen • Cursus Opstellen van structuurvisies en m.e.r., Geoplan, Amsterdam • Een nieuwe wet; een nieuw begin? Deskundigendag Commissie m.e.r., Driebergen • Erfgoed in ruimte. RCE-bijeenkomst, Amersfoort • Gastcollege m.e.r., Universiteit van Amsterdam • Gebiedsontwikkeling bezien vanuit de m.e.r.praktijk, Rijksvastgoed- en ontwikkelbedrijf, Den Haag • Inleiding M.e.r. en intensieve veehouderij, Milieu Overleg Lokale Overheden van Provincie Brabant, Den Bosch
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• Leren om te compenseren. VVM-bijeenkomst, Driebergen • M.e.r. versus klimaatverandering en water, VVM-bijeenkomst, Utrecht - Klimaatverandering in m.e.r. - Waterplannen (van nationaal tot op waterschapsniveau) en m.e.r. - Wat leren we van buitenlandse ervaringen? - Drinkwaterwinning, warmte-koudeopslag en m.e.r. • Meer met m.e.r. RCE-bijeenkomst, Amersfoort • Milieueffectrapportage voor plannen en projecten, onderdeel toetsing door de Commissie m.e.r., Geoplan, Amsterdam • Milieueffectrapportage voor plannen en projecten, onderdeel jurisprudentie, Geoplan, Amsterdam • Plan-m.e.r. bij infrastructuurprojecten, ministerie van Verkeer en Waterstaat, Den Haag • Training M.e.r.-beoordeling voor ProRail, Utrecht • Waarom archeologie in m.e.r., bijeenkomst van de Commissie en RCE, Woerden • Waterplannen en m.e.r., VVM-bijeenkomst, Utrecht • Workshop Archeologie in m.e.r., jaarlijks congres van de archeologie (Reuvensdagen), Rotterdam • Workshop Nieuwe m.e.r.-wetgeving en de rol van de Commissie m.e.r., Schakeldag, Utrecht • Workshop Toepassing plan-m.e.r. bij infrastructuurprojecten, Rotterdam • Workshop Uitwerking Sneller & Beter voor Arcadis, Baarn
Publications (in Dutch) • ‘Handreiking als hulpmiddel: cultuurhistorie in de m.e.r.-praktijk’. B. Drechsler, G. Korf, E. Romeijn. In: Toets, nr. 4, 2010, p. 22-25 • ‘Malta in m.e.r. : Een aanzet tot discussie over cultuurhistorie in milieueffectrapportages’. G. Korf. In: Vitruvius, nr. 11, 2010, p. 50-52 • Milieurecht Totaal, hoofdstuk 7 Wet milieubeheer. Kluwer, Deventer 2010 • ‘Natuur vooraf oppakken is sneller en beter’. B. Beerlage. In: Via Natura, nr. 39, 2010, p. 9 • Periodieke annotaties m.e.r.-jurisprudentie voor Jurisprudentie Milieurecht Totaal. SDU, Den Haag • Periodieke annotaties m.e.r.-jurisprudentie voor Toets. Aeneas, Boxtel • ‘Plan-m.e.r. en structuurvisies: Leuker kunnen we het maken, makkelijker ook’. M. van Eck en G. de Zoeten. In: Toets, nr. 3 2010, p. 12-17 • Praktijkboek bestemmingsplannen en procedures. S.M. van Velsen, F. Arents en H. de Vries. Derde geheel herziene druk. SDU, Den Haag 2010; ISBN 978 90 125 7085 5 • ‘Snellere en betere besluiten: erkennen van onzekerheden en risicomanagement’. G. Draaijers, J.A. Annema, M. Broekmeijer e.a. In: Toets, nr. 4 2010, p. 6-10 • Tekst en commentaar Wet algemene bepalingen omgevingsrecht, Kluwer, 2010 (onderdelen van Bor en Mor, S.M. van Velsen). ISBN 978 90 130 5559 7
International Presentations • Workshop EIA, including cases from the Netherlands, NIMOS; Paramaribo, Surinam • Presentation SEA for spatial and land use planning in the Papua Province; Bogor, Indonesia • Congress International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) ’10; Geneva, Switzerland; presentations over en bijdragen aan o.a.: Reshaping agriculture, Biodiversity in IA and decisionmaking en SEA capacity development
• Approach of NCEA on climate change in environmental assessment during seminar Regions for Sustainable Change, REC; Vienna, Austria • Workshop SEA for the Regional Oil and Gas Programme WWF WAMER; Banjul, Gambia • Three 2-day seminars on SEA for the Nile Basin in cooperation with ENTRO/NBI; Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan • Workshop Efficacité des systèmes nationaux d’évaluation environnementale; ACAMEE, Yaoundé, Cameroon • Workshop SEA for delegation of Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Utrecht, Nederland • Workshop SEA for delegation of the Papua University; Utrecht, the Netherlands • Presentation EIA and the mining sector, SEEAC; Yaoundé, Cameroon • SEA and the Mekong Delta plan, presentation during third high level meeting Towards a Mekong Delta plan; Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam • Urban planning and EIA experiences from the Netherlands, presentation to the Korean Environmental Institute (KEI); Seoul, South Korea • Presentation on EIA for infrastructure & investment projects (ORIO-programme) for employees of AgentschapNL; The Hague, the Netherlands • Presentation How can SEA assist governments in making informed political decisions? during workshop Assessing and managing environmental and social aspects of petroleum activities, ministry of Environment(Norway), NCEA and NORAD; Oslo, Norway • Presentation Guidance on IA and Climate: from confusion to synergy – Examples and challenges during the IAIA special symposium Climate Change and Impact Assessment; Aalborg, Denmark
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• Presentation The Aalborg lessons – Guidance and practice in using SEA for climate issues in Developing countries, during the IAIA special symposium Climate Change and Impact Assessment; Washington DC, USA • Presentation Climate change and EIA in the Netherlands – Experiences of the NCEA during the IAIA special symposium Climate Change and Impact Assessment; Washington DC, USA • Presentation of cases on cross-border EIA projects during workshop Capacity Building for Effective Implementation of SEA and EIA Laws in Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, REC; Szetendre, Hungary • Presentation Equator Principles and Environmental Assessment during the Dutch Round Table at the Rabobank; Utrecht, the Netherlands • Governance: dealing with uncertainties – The value of Strategic Environmental Assessment in societal decision making, presentation during international conference Deltas in times of Climate Change; Rotterdam, the Netherlands • Panel member Vietnam Delta Session at the international conference Deltas in times of Climate Change; Rotterdam, the Netherlands • Presentation Lessons learned in the IOB Evaluation during the ‘Specialist meeting Climate and Capacity Development’, DGIS; The Hague, the Netherlands • World Bank-panel member at the launch of the publication Strategic Environmental Assessment in Policy and Sector Reform – Conceptual Model and Operational Guidance; Washington D.C., USA • Guest lectures on EIA/SEA; ITC/Enschede, UNESCO-IHE/Delft, Saxxion Hogeschool/ Deventer
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Publications • From public debate to public dialogue. A guideline on public consultation in SEA and EIA procedures in Romania. Ameco Environmental Services, 46 p., 2010 • Ecosystems and community based climate change adaptation training kit. Wetlands International, 2010 (cases on CD) • Climate change in water management. F. Ludwig en R. Swart, Wageningen UR, Netherlands Commission for Environmental Assessment (NCEA); Co-operative Programme on Water and Climate (CPWC), 58 p., 2010 • Biodiversity in Environmental Assessment. Enhancing Ecosystem Services for Human WellBeing. R. Slootweg, A. Rajvanshi, V.B. Mathur and A. Kolhoff. Cambridge University Press, 437 p., 2010; ISBN 978 05 218 8841 7 • Strategic environmental assessment in policy and sector reform: conceptual model and operational guidance. The World Bank, 213 p., 2011; ISBN 978 08 2138 559 3 • Handbook of strategic environmental assessment. Eds. B. Sadler, R. Aschemann, J. Dusik, T.B. Fischer, M.R. Partidario en R. Verheem. Earthscan, 587 p., 2011; ISBN 978 18 440 7365 8
Netherlands Commission for Environmental Assessment The Netherlands Commission for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) was established as an independent advisory body of experts by decree in 1987. The NCEA advises governments on the quality of environmental information in environmental assessment reports (EIA or SEA reports). These reports are not written by the NCEA: they are usually written by consultancy bureaus, for private initiators, local or provincial authorities and central government. The NCEA does not get involved in decision-making or political considerations. The NCEA’s activities abroad, are usually commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In line with their programme, attention is paid not only to environmental impacts but also to social and economic impacts, for example the living standards of local residents. The three most important qualities of the NCEA are: • independence • expertise • transparency The NCEA’s status as an autonomous foundation, ensures that its assessments are achieved independently from government accountability and political considerations. As well as issuing advisory reviews, the NCEA focuses on sharing and disseminating knowledge on environmental assessment. www.commissiemer.nl (Dutch) www.eia.nl (international)
