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Climate Change

General Information

Climate change has profound implications for environmental and social systems, necessitating both mitigation (reducing greenhouse gas emissions) and adaptation (adjusting to climate-induced changes). Impact assessment (IA) plays a crucial role in identifying and addressing both contributions to and risks from climate change in project and policy development.

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Climate Change Special-Interest Section

IAIA's Climate Change Section provides an international platform for impact assessment professionals to share knowledge on climate change and connect with experts beyond the IA community.

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Cityscape of the main street and yellow Santa Catalina arch in the historic city center of Antigua Guatemala

Proceedings

Infrastructure Symposium 2024 Proceedings

View the official proceedings from the 2024 regional symposium on Infrastructure in Antigua, Guatemala. Consulta las memorias oficiales del simposio regional 2024 sobre Infraestructura en Antigua, Guatemala.

Webinar

Think Big Virtual Forum: Climate Adaptation in Megacities

Presenters: Mr. Chin-Wan Tse; Prof. Kenneth Mei Yee Leung; Prof Leung Wing Mo; Armstrong Cheng; Mr. Dickson Tsui; Kirstie Sze Nga Cheng; Prof Lam Chiu Ying; Dr. David Gallacher; Robert Rubinstein; Dr. Thomas Tang

Recorded: 23 October – 27 November 2024