The future of impact assessment: problems, solutions and recommendations

Sara Bice*

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    Abstract

    This contribution explores key sociological and policy challenges facing impact assessment in the 21st century. In so doing, it identifies three trends that will shape the future of IA theory, policy and practice: a shift from a project-by-project approach to better accommodation of cumulative impacts; increased cross-border policymaking to address shared issues and in recognition of natural resources as planetary resources; and the development of increased and improved methods of community-based SIA that radiate out from communities’ perspectives, as opposed to overlaying project perspectives onto a community.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)104-108
    Number of pages5
    JournalImpact Assessment and Project Appraisal
    Volume38
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 3 Mar 2020

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