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Following are a series of steps for policy-makers that can be used to help convert recommendations Module
into actions thus increasing impact.

1. Prepare an executive summary of the main results and policy options for policy-makers. 2

2. Identify instruments needed to put the actions in place and opportunities to obtain technical
support.

3. Consider specific follow-up actions in compliance with policy options identified and use the mass
media as well as campaigns to engage the public in dialogue. Abu Dhabi, UAE

4. Use stakeholders involved in the IEA to inform and engage other social actors about the process
and its results.

3.5.3 Stage 3: Scoping and Design

The main objectives of this phase are to:
? Define the geographic boundaries of the IEA;

? Agree on the methodology for the assessment, and clarify any methodological issues;

? Establish the structure of the IEA report, considering the priority environmental issues;

? Determine the main elements for a communications and outreach strategy;

? Determine target audiences; and
? Define an impact strategy.

The geographic boundary of the IEA needs to be defined, taking into account that some environmental
problems have regional and global impacts. Many IEA’s focus mainly on the national scale, whilst
addressing regional issues when it is required for analytic reasons

UNEP’s integrated environmental assessment is based on the Drivers-Pressure-State-Impact-Response
(DPSIR) framework, which shows relationships between human activity and the state and trends of the
environment and human well-being. This analytical framework helps one to understand connections
among the components of an IEA.

The IEA process requires the people involved to learn and understand how to apply the IEA
methodology, a process that some will find easier than others. It is important that everyone is clear
about the methodology and their roles in using it.

The IEA process approach is iterative (learning by doing.) with specific steps, but these are flexible,
and can be adapted to different needs. Each local team has to find the best way to interact with

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