Identifying Model Impact Assessment Legal Procedures for Climate Change Action: IAIA Event Takeaways and Survey Results (2022-2023)

The report Identifying Model Impact Assessment Legal Procedures for Climate Change Action — IAIA Event Takeaways and Survey Results 2022–2023 reviews IAIA’s work to strengthen the legal and institutional foundations of climate action through impact assessment. Drawing on international events, case studies, and a global member survey, the report highlights model legal procedures — such as New York’s Climate Law, the EU Green Deal, and Rights of Nature frameworks — and the role of law organizations in advancing effective environmental and social impact assessment (E/SIA) practices. Key findings underscore the importance of embedding climate change obligations in law, enhancing institutional capacity, and leveraging tools like strategic environmental assessment, cumulative effects analysis, and sustainable finance taxonomies. The report concludes with actionable recommendations to build partnerships with legal organizations, expand training, and promote robust legal linkages between E/SIA and climate commitments.