IAIAsa

19/06/2026

One of the strongest messages to emerge from IAIA26 is that impact assessment is becoming a profession of judgement, not just process.

The profession is moving:
• from compliance to governance
• from consultation to collaboration
• from project-level thinking to systems thinking
• from isolated projects to cumulative effects
• from technical communication to trust-building

Technical rigor remains essential, but the future value of impact assessment lies in helping society navigate complexity, uncertainty, and difficult decisions.

Read more from IAIA CEO Gary Baker's reflections on IAIA26: https://f.mtr.cool/xcqzmhnaqg

19/06/2026

Join IAIAsa and The Counselling Hub for a webinar exploring some of the challenges facing environmental professionals today.

This event will provide valuable insights, practical perspectives, and an opportunity to connect with fellow professionals while reflecting on how we can sustain our wellbeing and effectiveness in the environmental sector.

📅 Date: 25 June 2026
⏰ Time: 10h00 – 12h00
🎤 Speakers: Humairaa Ismail and Veronica Walters
🔗Registration link: https://iaiasa.glueup.com/event/burnout-resilience-the-dopamine-debate-184621/

Held during World Environment Month, this session tackles the industry-specific pressures that lead to burnout. We will examine the concept of "hero culture" in environmental work and its unsustainability. The session also introduces the "dopamine debate" - the impact of constant digital stimulation on our motivation, focus, and ability to find satisfaction in deep, meaningful work. The goal is to move beyond surface-level resilience tips to understand the systemic and neurological factors at play.

19/06/2026

IAIAsa extends its sincere appreciation to our conference exhibitors - PGS Heritage, The Biodiversity Company, Roc Conservation Tech Pty Ltd, and IdentiFlight - who have committed to participating in the 2026 IAIAsa National Conference 🌱 Your participation helps create valuable opportunities for delegates to discover innovative solutions, engage with industry leaders, and build meaningful professional connections. See you in Stellenbosch!

18/06/2026

Thank you to Metamorphosis Environmental Consultants for sponsoring a student to attend the 2026 IAIAsa National Conference 🎓🌿 Your support is greatly appreciated and creates opportunities for emerging environmental professionals to learn, network, and engage with leaders. See you in Stellenbosch!

18/06/2026

Thank you to CTS Heritage for sponsoring a student to attend the 2026 IAIAsa National Conference 🎓🌿 Your support is greatly appreciated and creates opportunities for emerging environmental professionals to learn, network, and engage with leaders. See you in Stellenbosch!

18/06/2026

17/06/2026

Thank you to Bioseco for sponsoring the Day 3 Showcase at the 2026 IAIAsa National Conference 🎤 Your support is greatly appreciated and provides an opportunity to share Bioseco's expertise and experience with delegates through a dedicated plenary presentation. See you in Stellenbosch!

17/06/2026

Thank you to PGS Heritage for sponsoring the Day 1 Showcase at the 2026 IAIAsa National Conference 🎤 Your support is greatly appreciated and provides an opportunity to share PGS Heritage's expertise and experience with delegates through a dedicated plenary presentation. See you in Stellenbosch!

17/06/2026

Desertification, land degradation, and drought are among the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, with up to 40% of all land area worldwide already considered degraded 🏜 World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought reminds us that protecting and restoring land is urgent, shared, and essential for a resilient future. It’s time to turn degradation into restoration 🌱

16/06/2026

Youth Day honours the courage of the 1976 Soweto Uprising and the young people who stood up for justice, dignity, and a better future. Their bravery reminds us that the voices of youth have the power to challenge injustice and shape history.

Today, we recommit to supporting and empowering young people - not only as leaders of tomorrow, but as changemakers today.