Thomas Fischer is a senior researcher at the Institute for Regional Development and Structural Planning (IRS) in Erkner, near Berlin.

'This study is timely.' UNEP Industry and Environment'A significant empirical contribution Fischer has made to the SEA literature.' European Environment - The Journal of European Environmental Policy

• Part 1: Background - Introduction to Part 1 * Introduction * How to Systematically Conduct Strategic Environmental Assessment * Part 2: Planning Context - Introduction to Part 2 * Organization of Planning * Policies, Plans and Programmes * Part 3: Strategic Environmental Assessment: Empirical Research Results - Introduction to Part 3 * SEA Practice * Opinions and Attitudes of Authorities * The Consideration of Sustainable Aspects * Potential Benefits from SEA Application * Part 4: Summary and Conclusions - Introduction to Part 4 * Overview and Synthesis * Conclusions * Appendices * Notes * References * Index

Thomas Fischer is a senior researcher at the Institute for Regional Development and Structural Planning (IRS) in Erkner, near Berlin.

'This study is timely.' UNEP Industry and Environment'A significant empirical contribution Fischer has made to the SEA literature.' European Environment - The Journal of European Environmental Policy

• Part 1: Background - Introduction to Part 1 * Introduction * How to Systematically Conduct Strategic Environmental Assessment * Part 2: Planning Context - Introduction to Part 2 * Organization of Planning * Policies, Plans and Programmes * Part 3: Strategic Environmental Assessment: Empirical Research Results - Introduction to Part 3 * SEA Practice * Opinions and Attitudes of Authorities * The Consideration of Sustainable Aspects * Potential Benefits from SEA Application * Part 4: Summary and Conclusions - Introduction to Part 4 * Overview and Synthesis * Conclusions * Appendices * Notes * References * Index

Thomas Fischer is a senior researcher at the Institute for Regional Development and Structural Planning (IRS) in Erkner, near Berlin.

'This study is timely.' UNEP Industry and Environment'A significant empirical contribution Fischer has made to the SEA literature.' European Environment - The Journal of European Environmental Policy

• Part 1: Background - Introduction to Part 1 * Introduction * How to Systematically Conduct Strategic Environmental Assessment * Part 2: Planning Context - Introduction to Part 2 * Organization of Planning * Policies, Plans and Programmes * Part 3: Strategic Environmental Assessment: Empirical Research Results - Introduction to Part 3 * SEA Practice * Opinions and Attitudes of Authorities * The Consideration of Sustainable Aspects * Potential Benefits from SEA Application * Part 4: Summary and Conclusions - Introduction to Part 4 * Overview and Synthesis * Conclusions * Appendices * Notes * References * Index