IAIA25

IAIA25 Sessions

Session Formats Explained
  • A study notes on biodiversity change in asian region.

     

    Session Proposal ID 316

    Lead Chair: GHOORAN  MAHTO

    Session Format: Debate  |  Accepts Submissions: Open

    Conference Topic: G3. Biodiversity and ecology

    Common species of most phyla recorded in 2011 had replaced into endangered and extremely endangered population group in 2015. In 2011, six of ten phyla had recorded rare species, but, in 2015 most of phyla recorded rare species group. Bees are closely ob served because their crop pollination activity. Few years before, we were seeing three types of

     

    Acceptance Status: pending

     

  • Academia Research and Teaching

     

    Session Proposal ID 329

    Lead Chair: Thomas  Fischer |  CoChair:  Reece Alberts

    Session Format: Paper session  |  Accepts Submissions: Open

    Conference Topic: G1. Academia

    For this session of the academia section of IAIA we invite contributions on impact assessment (IA) research and teaching activities at higher education institutions throughout the world

     

    Acceptance Status: pending

     

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for the Water Sector

     

    Session Proposal ID 338

    Lead Chair: Chioma  Nwakanma |  CoChair:  Ijeoma Favour Vincent-Akpu

    Session Format: Paper session  |  Accepts Submissions: Open

    Conference Topic: G8. Emerging technologies

    With increase in global industrialization at various scale level, water and wastewater treatment may encounter a myriad of challenges including the need to maintain water quality standards, optimization of energy consumption and minimizing cost of production. The challenge of accurate and timely measurements is essential for various applications.

     

    Acceptance Status: pending

     

  • Asian S3EA: Strategic, Spatial and Sustainable EA in AI era

     

    Session Proposal ID 318

    Lead Chair: Kii  Hayashi |  CoChair:  Jong-Gwan Jung

    Session Format: Paper session  |  Accepts Submissions: Open

    Conference Topic: S1. Special to IAIA

    The advancement of remote sensing technology and information technology, spatial analysis with a variety of environmental, social and economic items received a big attention in AI era. This session will focus on IA examples which support the strategic decision including SEA and utilized the well-organized spatial scale analysis for achieving.

     

    Acceptance Status: pending

     

  • Charlie Wolf and Connection

     

    Session Proposal ID 326

    Lead Chair: Myungjin  Kim

    Session Format: Theme forum – Paper session  |  Accepts Submissions: Open

    Conference Topic: S1. Special to IAIA

    Charlie Wolf passed away on February 5, 2015. For his dead 10th anniversary we would like to memorize his lessons. He was so passionate to seek deepen the understanding and insight of people in some areas whose own lives are involved and affected. His connections were made to the people and places. Let us explore his lessons to connections.

     

    Acceptance Status: pending

     

  • Evironmental and Social Management Systems: Transforming EIAS into actions

     

    Session Proposal ID 324

    Lead Chair: Juan Carlos  Paez Zamora |  CoChair:  Alejandra Catacoli

    Session Format: Panel discussion  |  Accepts Submissions: Open

    Conference Topic: G9. Governance and implementation systems

    The discussion will explore strategies for translating Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAS) into actionable steps at the project level to promote sustainability. The panel will draw on lessons learned from implementing Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS) in projects, incorporating experiences from the Global South.

     

    Acceptance Status: pending

     

  • Factors for Gender-Based Violence, Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment Vulnerability: Evidence from GKMA SWP

     

    Session Proposal ID 334

    Lead Chair: Charlotte  Akwaah-Adjei |  CoChair:  Najma Iddrisu Mekey

    Session Format: Theme forum – Paper session  |  Accepts Submissions: Open

    Conference Topic: G13. Social impact assessment

    The session presents GBV/SEA/SH framework for Water Sanitation and Hygiene Infrastructure Development. This sought for sustainable and resilient social development in low-income unban communities in Ashanti Region of Ghana.

     

    Acceptance Status: pending

     

  • Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Impact Assessment: Innovations, SDG Alignment, and Best Practices

     

    Session Proposal ID 331

    Lead Chair: Aiman  Albarakati

    Session Format: Panel discussion  |  Accepts Submissions: Invitation Only

    Conference Topic: T1. Impact of artificial intelligence on impact assessment

    This session explores the integration of AI in impact assessments through expert panel discussions, addressing ethical challenges, innovative applications, and SDG alignment.

     

    Acceptance Status: pending

     

  • How can AI improve IA Follow-up practice?

     

    Session Proposal ID 330

    Lead Chair: Jos  Arts |  CoChair:  Angus Morrison-Saunders

    Session Format: Paper session  |  Accepts Submissions: Open

    Conference Topic: T1. Impact of artificial intelligence on impact assessment

    The aim of this session is to explore and discuss the potential of AI for improving IA follow-up. Participants are invited to discuss promising application or approaches, and to critically reflect on using AI in IA follow-up.

     

    Acceptance Status: pending

     

  • Impact Assessment of Mine Closure for Post-Mining Transitions

     

    Session Proposal ID 337

    Lead Chair: Sara Bjørn  Aaen |  CoChair:  Izhar Mithal Jiskani

    Session Format: Paper session  |  Accepts Submissions: Open

    Conference Topic: G13. Social impact assessment

    This session focuses on the crucial role of impact assessment (IA) in navigating the complexities of mine closure and facilitating successful post-mining transitions. It explores the current effectiveness of mine closures and how IAs can facilitate responsible mine closures by addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges and fostering community resilience.

     

    Acceptance Status: pending

     

  • Implementation of environmental and social standards in "fragility conflict and violence" settings: challenges and solutions

     

    Session Proposal ID 321

    Lead Chair: Gael  Gregoire

    Session Format: Panel discussion  |  Accepts Submissions: Open

    Conference Topic: G7. Disasters and conflict

    Submissions related to implementation of environmental and social standards in FCV settings are strongly encouraged. Please describe the key challenges / difficulties / issues and how they have been resolved. Bonus points if this is replicable and scalable!

     

    Acceptance Status: pending

     

  • Linking Global Commons Issues to IA: Fit for Future Actions & Next Steps

     

    Session Proposal ID 325

    Lead Chair: Barry  Wiesner |  CoChair:  Weston Fisher

    Session Format: Theme forum – Workshop  |  Accepts Submissions: Closed

    Conference Topic: S1. Special to IAIA

    Assessment Lacks Linkages to Earth & Human Systems: What to do? The Status of Fit for Future Initiative actions under the Initiative’s 7 objectives will be discussed. We will then seek feedback on the actions, proposed next steps, and what still needs to be done, while encouraging increased member involvement.

     

    Acceptance Status: pending

     

  • Making Impact Assessment more DAVE

     

    Session Proposal ID 319

    Lead Chair: Katherine   Teh |  CoChair:  David McCallum

    Session Format: Workshop  |  Accepts Submissions: Open

    Conference Topic: G7. Disasters and conflict

    High conflict issues require impact assessments that deliver a process and an outcome that is credible for all parties. Join us to workshop the DAVE impact assessment model to assess if this could support you to reduce the risks. The workshop will teach the model, apply it and evaluate it in a highly participative approach using case studies.

     

    Acceptance Status: pending

     

  • Meaningful stakeholder engagement: for and with affected stakeholders

     

    Session Proposal ID 336

    Lead Chair: Karin  Buhmann |  CoChair:  Alberto Fonseca

    Session Format: Paper session  |  Accepts Submissions: Open

    Conference Topic: G12. Public participation

    This session addresses meaningful stakeholder engagement (MSE) with a focus on barriers, drivers and good practice for achieving meaningful processes and outcomes for affected stakeholders, locally or along value chains. The session explores a relevant IA issue that is growing significance, related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG).

     

    Acceptance Status: pending

     

  • Study Case: AI-Powered Chatbot for Bakun Resettlement Community

     

    Session Proposal ID 332

    Lead Chair: Jovita Elderson  Anak ripen |  CoChair:  Mahmood bin Long

    Session Format: Theme forum – Panel discussion  |  Accepts Submissions: Invitation Only

    Conference Topic: T1. Impact of artificial intelligence on impact assessment

    The session detailed the deployment of an AI-powered chatbot to improve communication between the Bakun Resettlement Community and project managers. Key steps included setting objectives, selecting platforms (Dialogflow and Twilio), designing conversation flows, and ensuring data privacy. The chatbot enhanced engagement and issue resolution

     

    Acceptance Status: pending

     

  • Study Case: AI-Powered Chatbot for Bakun Resettlement Community

     

    Session Proposal ID 333

    Lead Chair: Jovita Elderson  Anak ripen |  CoChair:  Mahmood bin Long

    Session Format: Theme forum – Panel discussion  |  Accepts Submissions: Invitation Only

    Conference Topic: T1. Impact of artificial intelligence on impact assessment

    The session detailed the deployment of an AI-powered chatbot to improve communication between the Bakun Resettlement Community and project managers. Key steps included setting objectives, selecting platforms (Dialogflow and Twilio), designing conversation flows, and ensuring data privacy. The chatbot enhanced engagement and issue resolution

     

    Acceptance Status: pending

     

  • Synergies between Impact Assessment and the Circular Economy

     

    Session Proposal ID 339

    Lead Chair: Ralf  Aschemann |  CoChair:  Tomás Ramos

    Session Format: Paper session  |  Accepts Submissions: Open

    Conference Topic: G9. Governance and implementation systems

    This session explores potential synergies between impact assessment (IA) and circular economy (CE). E.g., EIAs and SEAs can assess the impact of CE related activities, whereas CE strategies can generate ideas for decreasing the environmental effects of PPPs. Plus, using those synergies breaks the typical "silo" thinking of separate fields.

     

    Acceptance Status: pending

     

  • The validation of impact assessments, adaptive management, and reassessments.

     

    Session Proposal ID 322

    Lead Chair: Daniel  Stuckless |  CoChair:  Margaret Luker

    Session Format: Paper session  |  Accepts Submissions: Open

    Conference Topic: G9. Governance and implementation systems

    Validation of impact assessment outcomes and plans become a focal point when things don't go according to plan. This session will describe positives and negatives of outcomes and plans not met or exceeded.

     

    Acceptance Status: pending

     

  • Theory and practice of Policy Environmental Impact Assessment

     

    Session Proposal ID 317

    Lead Chair: He  Xu |  CoChair:  Yuting Zhao

    Session Format: Paper session  |  Accepts Submissions: Open

    Conference Topic: G9. Governance and implementation systems

    Based on the discussion of theory and practical examples, this session will provide the process design, key methods and application guidelines of Policy EIA. The discussion will cover advances in academic theory, reviews of policies and regulations, case studies in various sectors, and prospects for disciplinary development.

     

    Acceptance Status: pending

     

  • Towards Improving Social Impact Management in the Mining Sector

     

    Session Proposal ID 323

    Lead Chair: Kerry   Fairley |  CoChair:  Jessica Edwards

    Session Format: Paper session  |  Accepts Submissions: Open

    Conference Topic: G13. Social impact assessment

    A session aimed at improving social performance management in the mining sector. Those involved in the mining sector are invited to submit papers that promote discussion and collaboration on how to improve impact management to ensure that risks to operations and projects are reduced and benefits to affected communities are realised.

     

    Acceptance Status: pending

     

  • Transparency & data sharing in impact assessment for the energy transition

     

    Session Proposal ID 335

    Lead Chair: Diana Carolina  Arbelaez Ruiz |  CoChair:  Rauno Sairinen

    Session Format: Paper session  |  Accepts Submissions: Open

    Conference Topic: T4. Environmental, social, and governance reporting and disclosure ESG

    The session explores transparency, participation and data sharing in impact assessment for energy transition technologies and projects (e.g. solar PV, wind, batteries, mobility electrification technology, and critical minerals). Examples include participatory fact-finding, digital-technologies and novel methods for data and results sharing, etc.

     

    Acceptance Status: pending

     

  • User Requirement for Digital transformation in Environmental Impact Assessment

     

    Session Proposal ID 320

    Lead Chair: Tokunbo   Olorundami

    Session Format: Panel discussion  |  Accepts Submissions: Open

    Conference Topic: T1. Impact of artificial intelligence on impact assessment

    This session will focus on: Identify User Needs: To comprehensively identify the requirements of various stakeholders involved in the EIA process. Evaluate Digital Tools: To assess existing digital tools and platforms used in EIA, highlighting their strengths and limitations. Framework Development: To develop a framework for integrating digital t

     

    Acceptance Status: pending