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Indigenous Peoples

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Indigenous peoples have distinct relationships with the land, requiring unique consideration in impact assessment. This topic focuses on understanding and addressing how development projects affect Indigenous communities, respecting their rights, incorporating Traditional Knowledge, and ensuring meaningful consultation throughout the process.
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Indigenous Peoples Special-Interest Section

IAIA's Indigenous Peoples Section focuses on the inclusion of Indigenous issues in impact assessment, including traditional knowledge, capacity building, and guidelines for full participation.
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Proceedings

IAIA22 Conference Proceedings

View and download the official proceedings from IAIA22 in Vancouver, BC, Canada, featuring session summaries, papers, and key takeaways.
IAPA

IAPA Volume 39, Issue 3 (2021)

Explore IAPA Volume 39 Issue 3, featuring peer-reviewed articles and insights on impact assessment topics. Free access for IAIA members.
Webinar

Virtual Symposium 2020: Key Issues Track

Presenters: Sylvaine Rols, Ragnvald Larsen, Kojo Agbenor-Efunam, Michèle Laflamme, Birgitta Liljedahl, Louise Kjølholm, Paul Eijssen, Emil Lindblad Kernell, Adriana Loureiro, Mariana Rodrigues Ribeiros dos Santo, Vara Vemuru, Wayne Chaman Huggins, Dr. Sonali Ghosh, C. Kelly, Gemma Holdsworth, Pete Gabriel, & Mark Cliffe-Phillips.

Recorded: 5-8 October 2020
Webinar

Virtual Symposium 2020: Health Track

Presenters: Robert Bos, Dr. Martin Birley, Francesca Viliani, Gene Peralta, Dr. Janis Shandro, Dr. Mark Divall, Liz Green, Yina Xiao, Laura Morgan, Jo Treweek, Dr. Philippe Guibert, Mariana Ruiz Alvarado, Dr. Osman A. Dar, Ben Cave, Dr. Thomas Fischer, Dr. Odile Mekel, & Ryngan Pyper

Recorded: 5-8 October 2020
IAPA

IAPA Volume 38, Issue 5 (2020)

Explore IAPA Volume 38 Issue 5, featuring peer-reviewed articles and insights on impact assessment topics. Free access for IAIA members.

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