International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)

  • International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA): 28th Annual Conference, 4-10 May 2008
    • The International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) is holding its 28th annual conference in Perth from 4 to 10 May 2008. This is the first time the conference has come to Australia in ten years, and represents a great opportunity to catch up with the latest issues, a;pproaches and solutions in the field of impact assessment, and meet the people that matter in this important area of your members businesses.
    • You can view the IAIA Preliminary Program at the IAIA08 website.
    • A number of leading Australian companies have alredy taken up the opportunity to sponsor the conference. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.
    • The range of sessions is sure to be of interest to business groups such as NELA. Topics include:Innvoations in Community Engagement; Corporate Stewardship; Social Impact Assessment in the Minerals Sector; Oil for Development; Climate Change and Water Resources Management; Biodiversity Offsets; Aboriginal Engagement in Impact Assessment; Benefit Sharing with Local Communities; EIA Effectiveness.
    • These sessions, together with cutting-edge training courses and field-based technical visits, represent great value for members of your association.
    • Any questions can be directed to Bridget@iaia.org, Warren.Tacey@dec.wa.gov.au or A.Morrison-Saunders@murdoch.edu.au.