(1) PRODETUR NE II, Ministry of Tourism, Rua Padre Siqueira, 135 # 301, Centro, 25685-220 Petropolis, RJ, Brazil
Abstract:
The implementation of sustainable development requires several support instruments. One of the major instruments in the Rio
Declaration to support this process has been environmental assessment that has been given considerable emphasis as to its
potential ability to help achieve more sustainable forms of development.
Regional environmental assessment (REA) has shown to be effective in supporting local sustainable development process. Selected
environmental assessment methods have been␣used to improve the REA exercise and provide reliable data for decision-making
not only to correct environmental problems due to past unsustainable social-economic developments but also help local governments
to implement Agenda 21 (AG21) plans and projects.