IAIA Special-Interest Sections
section discussion forums
Where shared interests spark global connections.
IAIA’s Special-Interest Sections connect members who share common interests in specific areas of impact assessment. These forums provide space for informal discussion, topical debate, and the development and promotion of good practice. Sections share resources, collaborate, and communicate through the IAIA Hub—our online members-only community. Only current IAIA members can join Sections and participate in these discussion forums.
Gives a home to academics in IAIA, including those in higher education and research, where academic challenges can be discussed and solutions can be identified.
Chairs: Thomas Fischer & Reece Alberts
Explores ways to improve the application of EIA in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries through research and practitioner input.
Chairs: Ijeoma Vincent-Akpu & Juan Carlos Tejeda Gonzalez
Engages with global discussions on the complex impacts of rapidly evolving technologies, including AI.
Chairs: Alan Bond, Valentina Cavanna, & Jiří Dusík
Focuses on biodiversity, ecological impact assessment, mitigation and compensation, and the role of IA in protected area planning and management.
Chairs: Jo Treweek & Denny Grossman
Provides an international platform for impact assessment professionals to share knowledge on climate change and connect with experts beyond the IA community.
Chairs: Andreea Nita, Pantea Niksirat, & Sumia Mohamed
Focuses on integrating environmental auditing and impact assessment into management systems and corporate environmental strategies.
Chair: OPEN
Explores the identification, assessment, and protection of cultural heritage within impact assessment.
Chairs: Arlene Fleming & Chris Polglase
Brings practitioners and academics around the globe together on CEA to exchange ideas and learn from each other.
Chairs: Martin Haefale, Angeles Mendoza Sammet, & Johanna Gordon
Shares information on disaster issues and develops sustainable disaster management strategies.
Chairs: C. Kelly & Tracy Hart
Addresses in a holistic way the entire ESIA process and its implementation by countries and institutions.
Chair: Cheryl Wasserman
Addresses health impact assessment throughout the world and the integration of human health concerns into impact assessment.
Chairs: Ryngan Pyper & Valentina Cavanna
Focuses on the inclusion of Indigenous issues in impact assessment, including traditional knowledge, capacity building, and guidelines for full participation.
Chairs: Diana Lewis & Dyanna Jolly
Explores principles and techniques of effective public participation as part of impact assessment.
Chairs: John Sinclair, Timothy J. Peirson-Smith, & Tanya Burdett
Promotes good practice in all aspects of SIA, drawing on global experience across private, public, and academic sectors.
Chairs: Irge Satiroglu, Katherine Witt, & Ilse Aucamp
Engages and supports students and early-career professionals through tailored activities, resources, and recruitment efforts.
Chair: Mathilde Butler
