Assignment 2 Semester 1 2026
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Due Date: 13 April 2026
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SPECIALIST IMPACT ASSESSMENTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
(EIA)
SLIDE 1 – TITLE SLIDE
Specialist Impact Assessments in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Lecture Topic:
Social Impact Assessment
Health Impact Assessment
Heritage Impact Assessment
Purpose of Lecture:
To understand the purpose, methodology, experts involved, and real project examples of
specialist impact assessments used in Environmental Impact Assessments.
SLIDE 2 – INTRODUCTION TO SPECIALIST IMPACT ASSESSMENTS
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process used to evaluate the environmental
and social consequences of proposed development projects before decisions are made.
Specialist impact assessments provide detailed expert analysis on specific environmental
or social aspects that may be affected by a project.
Three key specialist assessments often conducted include:
Social Impact Assessment (SIA)
Health Impact Assessment (HIA)
Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA)
These assessments help decision makers understand risks, protect communities and
heritage resources, and ensure sustainable development..
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SLIDE 3 – OVERVIEW OF THE THREE SPECIALIST ASSESSMENTS
Impact Assessment Focus Area Main Concern
Social Impact Assessment Communities and livelihoods Social wellbeing
Health Impact Assessment Human health Public health risks
Heritage Impact Assessment Cultural and historical resources Heritage protection
These specialist assessments ensure that development projects consider people, health,
and cultural heritage, not only environmental factors.
SLIDE 4 – SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (SIA): PURPOSE
A Social Impact Assessment evaluates how a proposed project may affect the lives of
people and communities.
Main purposes include:
Identifying potential social consequences of development
Understanding how communities may be affected economically and culturally
Identifying vulnerable groups that may experience negative impacts
Assisting planners in developing strategies to reduce negative social effects
Promoting positive social benefits such as employment and infrastructure
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