This resource provides a concise overview of Impact Assessment (IA), explaining its purpose, methodologies, and global application. Designed for technical professionals, decision-makers, and newcomers, it outlines how IA supports transparent, informed, and sustainable decision-making across various sectors.
IA is a systematic process used to identify the future consequences of proposed actions, helping decision-makers anticipate and manage potential environmental, social, and economic effects. By comparing what would happen with and without a project, IA ensures that risks and benefits are carefully evaluated before commitments are made.
Serving both as a technical tool for analyzing impacts and a legal framework guiding decision-making, IA takes multiple forms, including Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Social Impact Assessment (SIA), Health Impact Assessment (HIA), and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), each addressing different dimensions of sustainability.
About IAIA Resources
IAIA’s open-access resource library offers a comprehensive collection of publications, on-demand webinars, blog posts, and other resources to support professionals in impact assessment.
