FASTIPS: Connecting People's Wellbeing and Biodiversity in Impact Assessment
March 2021
“FasTips No. 23: Connecting People’s Wellbeing and Biodiversity in Impact Assessment” emphasizes the interdependence between human well-being and biodiversity. It highlights that biodiversity underpins essential services such as food security, clean water, and cultural identity, all of which are vital for human health and prosperity. The document advocates for impact assessment (IA) practitioners to integrate biodiversity considerations into their evaluations, ensuring that development projects do not compromise the ecosystems upon which communities depend. By adopting this approach, IA professionals can promote sustainable development that enhances both environmental integrity and human well-being.
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About FasTips Series
The IAIA FasTips series delivers practical tips in a fast format. When time is short, FasTips provide quick advice without the need for formal guidance.
Designed for impact assessment (IA) professionals, FasTips clarify common questions. While they help refine best practices, they do not replace the IAIA Best Practice Principles series.
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