IAIA - International Association for Impact Assessment

IAIA - International Association for Impact Assessment This is the official page for IAIA.

IAIA provides the international forum to advance best practice and innovation in impact assessment and advocates for its expanded use for the betterment of society and the environment.

06/01/2026

Hosting an IAIA conference is about more than logistics. It is a chance to bring the global impact assessment community together in your region.

A successful host proposal can help:
• Showcase your country and professional community
• Highlight regional innovation and emerging priorities
• Strengthen local, regional, and international connections
• Support meaningful dialogue about the future of impact assessment

Interested in submitting a bid for IAIA29?

Proposal deadline: 2 October 2026

Contact Jen at IAIA: [email protected]

05/25/2026

Course spotlight: SEA for Decision-Makers. Learn how SEA can strengthen policies, plans, and programs by embedding sustainability, managing environmental and social risks, and fostering transparency and stakeholder trust.

Members USD 50 | Non-members USD 75

Enroll: https://members.iaia.org/on-demand-course-sea-for-decision-makers



Day 1 of is complete! 🌎 Nearly 1500 delegates from 90 countries are here in Québec City to connect, learn, and advance...
05/20/2026

Day 1 of is complete! 🌎 Nearly 1500 delegates from 90 countries are here in Québec City to connect, learn, and advance the practice of impact assessment. An incredible start, with more to come!

is underway in Québec City! Pre-conference courses and technical visits inspired hundreds with hands-on learning — lik...
05/20/2026

is underway in Québec City! Pre-conference courses and technical visits inspired hundreds with hands-on learning — like in this innovative training session where participants from a Systems Thinking course and a Public Participation course came together to collaborate.

05/19/2026

Quick reminder for IAIA27 training proposals:

Courses may be delivered in any language, but proposals should be submitted in English.

Guidelines + tips: https://f.mtr.cool/hmyikmmsrb

Deadline: 10 June 2026



We are pleased to recognize Bryony Walmsley with the 2026 Award for Outstanding Service to IAIA.She has dedicated her ca...
05/13/2026

We are pleased to recognize Bryony Walmsley with the 2026 Award for Outstanding Service to IAIA.

She has dedicated her career to training and mentoring impact assessment professionals, serving multiple terms on IAIA’s Training and Professional Development Committee, helping establish the PDP Foundations course as a founding mentor, and contributing through service on the Awards Committee and Board of Directors. Her generosity and long-standing commitment have made her a treasured member of the IAIA family.

In this conversation with Gary Baker, Bryony reflects on her decades of involvement with IAIA and the value of this global community:
🎥 https://f.mtr.cool/xztzsrnsvp

What inspires the next generation of impact assessment leadership?Gary Baker recently spoke with Oscar Obonyo, recipient...
05/12/2026

What inspires the next generation of impact assessment leadership?

Gary Baker recently spoke with Oscar Obonyo, recipient of the 2026 IAIA Young Professional Award. He has advanced zero waste, zero harm, and net-zero emissions through innovative and practical sustainability initiatives.

In this conversation, Oscar shares his journey across sectors and his approach to creating real impact:
🎥 https://f.mtr.cool/cjjlczyenv

05/10/2026

When stakeholders ask how options were compared and decisions were shaped, SEA provides a credible structure for transparent strategic choices. IAIA’s SEA on-demand courses support professionals across sectors with short, practical modules (30–60 minutes) aligned with internationally accepted SEA principles.

Explore courses: https://iaia.org/training/on-demand-courses/



IAIA is pleased to recognize Richard Parsons with the 2026 Individual Award.His multi-faceted contributions to advancing...
05/10/2026

IAIA is pleased to recognize Richard Parsons with the 2026 Individual Award.

His multi-faceted contributions to advancing social impact assessment (SIA) policy and practice in Australia include leading the development of a nationally recognized SIA policy and implementation framework for the New South Wales Government and contributing to research and practice across government, industry, and academia.

In this conversation with Gary Baker, Richard shares the unexpected early experience that sparked his path into social impact assessment and how that perspective continues to shape his work today:
🎥 https://f.mtr.cool/mhqoozdjcl

IAIA is pleased to present the 2026 Regional Award to Association Québécoise pour l'évaluation d'impacts (AQÉI).For 35 y...
05/08/2026

IAIA is pleased to present the 2026 Regional Award to Association Québécoise pour l'évaluation d'impacts (AQÉI).

For 35 years, AQÉI has demonstrated leadership in promoting and strengthening impact assessment practice in Québec and across the Francophone community. Through its work convening practitioners, supporting professional development, and advancing practice, the association has built a vibrant network in the field.

AQÉI’s Director-General Jean Hébert shares the story of the association in this interview with Gary Baker:
🎥 https://f.mtr.cool/smlbkwiocv

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