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This edition is titled ‘People, Health and Equality’ and provides a series of thought pieces on specialist, people-focused impact assessments, including how decisions affect vulnerable members of society.
Guest editor Ryngan Pyper has selected eight articles written by IEMA professionals and impact assessment experts.
The volume delves into various types of impact assessments that focus on critical societal outcomes, and highlights issues such as child rights, gender equality, health and human rights.
Some articles introduce these assessments, while others present case studies, including two contrasting examples of health impact assessments from Italy and Wales to illustrate different stages of implementation.
Despite legal recognition for areas such as child rights and gender equality, the assessments are not legally mandated, which limits their widespread adoption. The volume emphasises the importance of making these assessments mainstream to ensure that major decisions, especially those affecting vulnerable groups, are taken with comprehensive foresight.
The result is a valuable yet quick read about various aspects of UK and international practice, exploring different types of impact assessments for people, health and equality. This edition prompts readers to consider the implications of neglecting these impact assessments and the broader consequences for society.
To download the journal, visit www.bit.ly/IAF2
Dr Howard is the policy and engagement lead for Impact Assessment at IEMA and a leading professional in EIA, with two decades of international experience across renewable energy and major infrastructure. A Fellow of IEMA and Chartered Environmentalist, Rufus holds degrees in Biodiversity Conservation and Environmental Law, and a doctorate in Management. A trusted advisor, Rufus has directed environmental projects for major organisations such as the World Bank, The Crown Estate, Natural Resources Wales, the EBRD, Statkraft, Orsted, National Grid, and the Environment Agency. Rufus lives in Kent with his wife and three daughters and enjoys walking in nature, cooking, music, kayaking and archery.
