The Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand is pleased to announce a new partnership with the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA).  

This partnership will connect Institute members with IAIA's globally renowned network, spanning over 100 nations and representing a wide variety of disciplines and professions within the Impact Assessment specialisation. 

EIANZ and IAIA have a shared commitment to bring together researchers, practitioners and policymakers for informed decision-making regarding environmental policies, programs, plans and projects. This partnership establishes a formal framework for collaboration between our two organisations, to enable joint initiatives in advocacy, the development of guidelines and other resource materials, and the provision of professional development and training. 

As part of this reciprocal arrangement, EIANZ members will gain access to discounted rates on select IAIA events. 

EIANZ President, Vicki Brady FEIANZ CEnvP, said: 

“Collaboration in environmental practice has never been more important. While EIANZ and IAIA each have essential roles to play in promoting best practice throughout our spheres of influence, there are also many opportunities on a global scale to combine our resources for a stronger voice and stronger support for our members. 

We’re thrilled to be working with IAIA on common goals to benefit members and the environment profession, and to jointly promote a sustainable future.” 

IAIA CEO, Gary Baker, said: 

“We are proud to formally partner with the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ). We look forward to the new opportunities this agreement brings to strengthen the connection between our organisations across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific region. 

Our partnership with EIANZ provides a new avenue to further our mission of environmental stewardship and sustainability: to protect, not harm, the earth and its environments and people.” 

About IAIA 

IAIA was organized in 1980 to bring together researchers, practitioners, and users of various types of impact assessment from all parts of the world and promotes the application of integrated and participatory approaches to impact assessment, conducted to the highest professional standards. 

The Association believes the assessment of the environmental, social, economic, cultural, and health implications for proposals to be a critical contribution to sound decision-making processes, and to equitable and sustainable development. It is committed to the promotion of sustainability, the freedom of access to information, and the right of citizens to have a voice in decisions that affect them.  

It is IAIA's belief that impact assessments should be inclusive and comprehensive, addressing the broader social and health impacts as well as any impacts on the biophysical environment. Respect for human rights and human dignity should underpin all assessments. The Association acknowledges their duty of care to both present and future generations. 

About EIANZ 

The Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) is Australasia’s peak body for environmental practitioners. We represent around 4,000 members and certified environmental practitioners in our region as part of a global network of over 100,000. 

Our members come from a diverse range of technical disciplines, and include environmental scientists, policy makers, engineers, lawyers, and economists. They are at the forefront of challenging and complex issues such as climate change, sustainability and preserving biodiversity. 

Through our Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) Scheme, we lead the profession in promoting ethical and competent environmental practice. 

EIANZ’s strategic partnerships 

Through partnerships with like-minded organisations, EIANZ is pleased to offer additional and varied benefits to our members, while strengthening our voice for the environment profession. 

Our partnership with IAIA adds to EIANZ’s existing agreements with: 

• The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) (UK) 
• The International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) (USA) 
• The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) (Pacific Region) 
• The Australasian Environmental Law Enforcement and Regulators neTwork (AELERT) 
• The Australasian Land and Groundwater Association (ALGA) 
• The National Environmental Law Association (NELA). 
• Accounting for Nature (AfN). 
• The New Zealand Association of Impact Assessment (NZAIA)