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Q: Having considered the contexts of previous reporting processes and the existing IEA and
environmental information needs for decision making, what is the best context for a new
assessment process in your country?
9-12 December, 2013 A:
Q: How might the new IEA process be designed to minimize the “cutting the cake dilemma?”
Discuss issues related to analysis of transboundary environmental problems.
A:
3 Analytical framework for integrated environmental assessment
Presentation and Discussion
Given that integrated environmental assessment deals with a system as complex as the environment
and its interactions with society, a framework for analysis is essential for a successful IEA. A framework
guides the analysis from general concepts towards details, and ensures that all participants involved
explore different aspects of the environment from a common starting point, proceeding collectively
and in an informed manner.
16 Integrated Analysis of Environmental Trends and Policies
