Blue Box Speaker Series

Friday, March 6, 12-1 p.m.

A-2071

Dr. Steve Bonnell, Adjunct Professor, Geography

Improving Impact Assessment Effectiveness and Efficiency: Lessons from Practice, Insights from Research, Future Directions for Both

Impact assessment plays a critical role in identifying and addressing the environmental and socioeconomic effects of major development. Yet questions remain about how to make these processes both more effective and more efficient.

This presentation explores emerging research and practical insights on:
• Viewing impact assessment as planning rather than permitting.
• Improving the relevance and utility of IA conduct and reporting.
• The role of strategic and regional assessments in shaping future project reviews.

The discussion will connect real-world challenges with research findings and consider pathways for strengthening future impact assessment practice.

Presented by Department of Geography

Event Listing 2026-03-06 12:00:00 2026-03-06 13:00:00 America/St_Johns Blue Box Speaker Series Dr. Steve Bonnell, Adjunct Professor, Geography Improving Impact Assessment Effectiveness and Efficiency: Lessons from Practice, Insights from Research, Future Directions for Both Impact assessment plays a critical role in identifying and addressing the environmental and socioeconomic effects of major development. Yet questions remain about how to make these processes both more effective and more efficient. This presentation explores emerging research and practical insights on: • Viewing impact assessment as planning rather than permitting. • Improving the relevance and utility of IA conduct and reporting. • The role of strategic and regional assessments in shaping future project reviews. The discussion will connect real-world challenges with research findings and consider pathways for strengthening future impact assessment practice. A-2071 Department of Geography