Types Of LEAPs Local environmental action plans vary in many aspects, while being developed in different countries, at different times, by different stakeholders, and with different goals. Complexity Environmental planning is a process encompassing many steps that can guide the whole process, ensuring that no important component of the plan will be omitted. These aims must be realistic, measurable, and achievable within a reasonable time limit. If they are worked out in a broad consensus with citizens and approved by local authorities, they should represent clear, measurable and comprehensible commitment by local government to really take action. These targets would serve as reference points when the progress of the LEAP implementation is monitored.
Environmental plans call for action.
The LEAP should come up with realistic action that is feasible within a given time and with available resources. Clearly formulated actions based on the results of economic analyses and broad consensus can bridge the gap between LEAP development and implementation. Without the cooperation of small municipalities, scarce resources can be used in a less efficient way. On the other hand, not all communities were involved in the process because of an absence of common interest. At the local level, it seems to be easier to involve stakeholders, create partnerships, assign responsibility.