Scotland's EIA Conference 2021 Session 2: EIA's role in Net Zero and Nature-based Solutions
The second day of online delivery of Scotland’s EIA Conference saw three experienced presenters discuss their views on EIA’s progress in different aspects of climate change and nature enhancement goals.
This session of the conference focused on how EIA can help developments contribute to the key societal goals of Net Zero and the restoration and enhancement of biodiversity through Nature-based Solutions.
The session included:
- Challenges and Opportunities for EIA to contribute to the 'Green Recovery' - Rebecca McLean & Henry Collin, SWECO
- A perspective on EIA's role in enabling Nature Based Solutions - Elana Bader & Kenny Taylor, NatureScot
- EIA's role in assessing greenhouse gas emissions - Joanna Wright, LUC on behalf of ClimateXchange
You can view all presentation from this session here: Day 2 | FothergillTC
To register for other sessions this week, please register for each session you wish to attend here: Scotland's EIA Conference 2021 | FothergillTC
Launch of Principles of Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment in the UK
This webinar launched the first edition of ‘Principles for Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment’, prepared jointly by IEMA, CIfA and IHBC.
This webinar was aimed at helping professionals (re)define principles and develop a framework for assessment, especially for those wanting a holistic approach to impact assessment in line with international standards.
Scotland’s EIA Conference 2021 closed the unique online event with the opportunity to refresh knowledge of key EIA case law and understand different professional perspectives on what this may mean for practice.
This third session of the online Scotland’s EIA Conference programme turned its attention to the rapid progress being made in the expanded use of digital approaches to improve the effectiveness and outcomes of the EIA process.
Scotland’s EIA Conference is a partnership event designed and coordinated between: Fothergill Training & Consulting, the Scottish Government, HES, NatureScot and SEPA with the aim of furthering the enhance of EIA practice across Scotland. This opening session of the conference focused on opportunities to advance EIA practice.
The second day of online delivery of Scotland’s EIA Conference saw three experienced presenters discuss their views on EIA’s progress in different aspects of climate change and nature enhancement goals.
This Impact Assessment Network webinar, on the interaction of Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) heard from practitioners from both specialisms on the differences and similarities between these impact assessment regimes and how greater coordination can be achieved with case studies.
