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South Korean Experts Join International Impact Assessment Conference in Canada

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Korean experts participated in the IAIA26 conference in Quebec, Canada, to discuss environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA).
  • The conference focused on enhancing ESIA credibility, post-impact assessment, biodiversity, and indigenous participation.
  • Korean participants shared case studies and policy experiences, aiming to expand international cooperation in impact assessment.

South Korean experts gathered in Quebec, Canada, for the 45th annual conference of the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA26), focusing on the evolving role of environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA) amid global challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss.

It was a meaningful event where we could share experiences, knowledge, and policy concerns related to impact assessment with experts from various countries.

— Jang Yoon-youngPresident of the Korean Society for Environmental Impact Assessment (KSEIA), reflecting on the conference.

The conference, themed 'Misinformation, Disinformation, Communication, and Impact Assessment,' drew over 1,500 professionals from 82 countries. Key discussions centered on strengthening ESIA credibility, expanding the scope to include post-impact assessments, evaluating biodiversity impacts, and increasing indigenous participation in development projects.

A delegation of around 30 participants from South Korean academia, research institutes, and industry, led by the Korean Society for Environmental Impact Assessment (KSEIA), actively engaged in international exchange. The Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements presented special sessions on impact assessment cases and policy applications in national and urban planning.

We could reaffirm that the international community is operating post-monitoring and post-impact assessment as a global standard, not just pre-environmental impact assessment.

— Namkoong HyungCEO of Korea Ecological Research Institute, commenting on global trends in impact assessment.

Researcher Jeon Seo-hyun from Nagoya University in Japan presented on balancing energy development and ecosystem conservation through case studies of Saemangeum tidal power generation and eco-friendly development policies. KSEIA President Jang Yoon-young highlighted the value of sharing experiences and policy considerations with international experts, expressing hope for increased future cooperation.

The international trend of actively reflecting indigenous leadership and participation is impressive.

— Namkoong HyungCEO of Korea Ecological Research Institute, on indigenous involvement in development projects.

Namkoong Hyung, CEO of the Korea Ecological Research Institute, noted the global trend towards extending impact assessment beyond the initial review stage to include post-project monitoring and adaptive management. He emphasized the growing importance of Biodiversity Impact Assessment (BIA), calling for advancements in assessment techniques, technological development, and data-driven analysis systems.

As the importance of Biodiversity Impact Assessment (BIA) is growing, further advancement of assessment techniques, technological development, and the establishment of data-based analysis systems are needed.

— Namkoong HyungCEO of Korea Ecological Research Institute, highlighting the need for improved BIA methods.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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