ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2026
UNIQUE NO. 155377
DUE DATE: 13 APRIL 2026
, Assessing Environmental Impacts - GGH3705
Question 1
Specialist Impact Assessments: Social, Health and Heritage
Slide 1 – Title Slide
Specialist Impact Assessments in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Social Impact Assessment (SIA)
Health Impact Assessment (HIA)
Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA)
GGH3705 – Assessing Environmental Impacts
Social Impact Assessment (SIA)
Slide 2 – Purpose of Social Impact Assessment
A Social Impact Assessment (SIA) evaluates the potential social consequences of
development projects on communities.
The main purpose is to:
• Identify how a project may affect people’s lifestyles, culture and livelihoods
• Evaluate potential positive and negative social impacts
• Assist decision-makers in developing strategies to minimise negative impacts
• Ensure that community interests are considered in development planning
SIA promotes sustainable development by balancing economic development with
community wellbeing.