Simply stated, impact assessment is identification of future consequences of a current or proposed action. Environmental impact assessment is currently required by laws in many nations of the world. Environmental impact assessment is an intensely interdisciplinary process that utilizes the biological, physical, and social sciences in analyzing the potential impacts of an action and in devising strategies for minimizing or preventing such impacts. Closely related fields that are also covered in this category include life cycle analysis of products and social impact assessment.- Category ID : 424476
Organization brings together researchers, practitioners, and users of various types of impact assessments worldwide. Find organization information, EIA resources, and links to related sites.
Leiden university group, specializing in life cycle assessment and substance flow analysis. Provides information on the group, its ongoing projects and several downloadable papers and reports.
Research project funded by the European Commission with the aim of assessing the impact of technology development and deployment over the next 50 years.