Draft circular economy strategy: island communities impact assessment - pre-consultation interim report

Step four – Assessment

Conclusions

The publication of the Strategy will not directly impact people or communities. At this stage, it is therefore unlikely that there are potentially positive or negative impacts on island communities linked to the publication of the Strategy itself.

The priorities set out in the Strategy are intended to apply across Scotland and do not specifically target particular groups, geographical locations or sections of society. It is, however, important to consider that future interventions related to the Strategy priorities may impact people differently in island communities as they are developed and rolled out.

Due to the strategic nature of the Strategy, we have undertaken an initial screening to assess potential impacts on islands communities. It is anticipated that ICIA requirements will be further assessed where required as any policies, strategies or services to deliver the priorities in the final Strategy are developed.

Following the publication of the final Strategy and its priorities, associated individual interventions may be subject to impact assessment requirements. This may range from screening to full assessments. We will engage with island communities as required - as indicated under ‘section G’ above on other generic activity.

As per ICIA Guidance the findings and evidence gathered from the forthcoming consultation will be included in an updated ICIA published alongside the final Strategy.