Section 1: SEA Title

1

The SEA title stated in the ToR is short, descriptive and easily remembered.

2

The SEA title connects well with the strategic action that is being assessed.

3

A general strategic action description and strategic action rationale is provided.

Section2: SEA Purpose

4

The current purpose, objectives, and intended outcomes of the strategic action being evaluated are described.

5

The reason to undertake the SEA and expected outcomes are specified.

6

The SEA objectives are realistic and achievable, in light of the information that can be collected in the context of the undertaking.

7

The ToR mentions who requires the SEA results and what they will do with them.

8

The mandate for the conduct of the SEA is referenced.

Section 3: SEA Context

9

The ToR adequately describes the particular political, programmatic and governance environment in which the SEA will be taking place. The most relevant aspects of the economic, social, environmental and political context are described.

10

A summary of the main stakeholders involved in the Strategic action is provided.

11

The legislative basis for the proposed strategic action (all relevant and applicable international/regional laws, standards, and guidelines) is outlined.

Section 4: SEA Scope

12

What will and will not be covered, including, for example, the timeframe and/or geographical area to be covered by the SEA is explicitly and clearly defined.

13

The scope of the SEA is adequate to meet its stated objective(s).

14

The scope of the SEA is feasible given resources and time considerations.

15

A list of written material that the SEA team should refer to as part of the SEA is provided.

16

Standard limits to be adopted are provided.

Section 5: Environment, Impacts and Mitigation

17

Assessment of the potential and probable environmental impacts associated with the proposed strategic action is required.

18

Mitigation and monitoring of the negative impacts of the proposed strategic action are required.

Section 6: Strategic action Alternatives

19

Consideration of at least two alternatives—“no development” and “strategic action alternative” options—to the proposed strategic action is required.

Section 7: SEA Work Plan

20

Outputs that will be delivered by the SEA team, including information on the degree to which the SEA report will be accessible to stakeholders are stated.

21

Key stages of the SEA process and the strategic action time line are described.

22

The adequate level of detail of the SEA is outlined.

23

Attributes (skills and experience) and responsibilities of the SEA team are listed.