impact assessment topics
Biodiversity and Ecology
General Information
This area of impact assessment focuses on understanding, evaluating, and mitigating impacts on ecosystems and species. It includes ecological impact assessment, biodiversity conservation, and the role of IA in managing and protecting natural areas.
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Other References
Publishing Biodiversity Data from EIAs
This guide aims to help practitioners, consultants, and others working with EIAs to improve biodiversity data collection, management, and sharing.

Webinar
Species Environmental Assessment Guidelines
Presenter: Domitilla Raimondo
Recorded: 21 May 2020

Webinar
Microplastics in Estuarine and Coastal Ecosystems
Presenter: Bob Murphy
Recorded: 12 February 2020

Webinar
Guidelines on Business and KBAs: Managing Risk to Biodiversity
Presenters: Andrew Plumptre and Giulia Carbone
Recorded: 19 April 2018

Webinar
Accessing and Interpreting Biodiversity Information for High-Level Biodiversity Screening
Presenters: Dr. Eugenie Regan and Nadine McCormick
Recorded: 10 April 2018

Best Practice
Best Practice: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
“Best Practice: Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services” is part of IAIA’s International Best Practice Principles series for impact assessment practitioners.