An NRC/IOM committee will develop a framework, terminology, and guidance for conducting health impact assessment (HIA) of proposed policies, programs, and projects (for example, transportation, land ...

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 15, 2025 /CNW/ - To help communities achieve holistic recovery from wildfires, Canada must adopt a standardized, national approach to wildfire assessment that captures both the ...

Impact investing arises from a deep desire to use finance to address complex societal challenges such as poverty, climate change, and gender inequality. Yet, despite significant capital mobilization, ...

The Scientific Inquiry into fracking in the Northern Territory released its delayed draft of its social impact assessment framework, after it was found that the previous subcontractor Cross Cultural ...

Heritage impact assessments (HIAs) and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) are increasingly required to analyze possible effects and consequences of development on the Outstanding Universal Value ...

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