IAIA Conferences
"I valued the networking at the conference –
meeting with other professionals in the same field and sharing stories and experiences,
across so many professions, cultures and countries."IAIA's conferences are held in a different location each year, drawing 500-700 environmental professionals from 70+ nations. Lively exchange and learning opportunities are provided through technical visits, training courses, workshops, theme forums, concurrent sessions, poster displays, networking, and social activities. Recent conference hosts include Mexico, Switzerland, Ghana, Australia, Korea, Norway, USA, Canada, Morocco, The Netherlands, Colombia, Hong Kong, Scotland, Portugal, South Africa, and New Zealand.
"I learned how similar issues are being handled elsewhere,
that some of the issues we are struggling with are also challenges elsewhere and our approach is novel."
"I connected with people I can hire for future projects."
Upcoming Conference
32th Annual Meeting of the International Association for Impact Assessment
27 May - 1 June 2012 | Porto, Portugal
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A defining issue throughout human history has been how societies have pursued the supply and management of energy. Our view of the world and the world economy over the last 3-4 human generations has been shaped by assumptions of infinite energy supplied primarily by fossil fuels. Impact assessments have scrutinized thousands of energy projects, but few have considered the long-term future supply and sources of non-renewable and renewable energy as critical to decision-making. Now, however, the basic principle of limitless energy is under challenge.
Special Meetings
Regional special meetings are organized to make information exchange and networking opportunities available to those who might not be able to attend the international conferences, as well as to focus attention to specific issues. IAIA held a special meeting on "International Experience and Perspectives in SEA" in Prague, Czech Republic, in September 2005 and another on "Assessing and Managing Cumulative Environmental Effects" November 2009 in Calgary, Canada. Other special meetings include: