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Climate Change

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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. Coordinator(s): Andreea Nita, Pantea Niksirat & Sumia Mohamed
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Key Citations

KEY CITATIONS: Climate Change

KEY CITATIONS: Incorporating Climate Change Considerations in Impact Assessments. A list of readily-available publications on this topic.

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Best Practice

Best Practice: Climate Change

“Best Practice: Climate Change” is part of IAIA’s International Best Practice Principles series for impact assessment practitioners.

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