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The evolution of environmental assessment through storytelling – Stories from five decades of experience

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Paola Gazzola, Dr Vincent Onyango

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Abstract

This paper aims to explore the evolution of EA as a concept and as a tool through the thoughts, perspectives and reflections of those who have lived-through 50 years of EA practice. It presents findings from research informed by interviews through storytelling with 12 longstanding practitioners and scholars who have engaged with EA over five decades. The narratives collected and the emerging discourses provide useful insight into the “story” of the evolution of EA thus far, reflecting on the internal and external motivations driving EA’s evolution, and looking to where EA might go next, and how it might continue to evolve. The findings call for a return to more holistic conversations about the environment, and for greater advocacy at the heart of decision-making and institutional structures to enhance the influence of EA.

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Author(s): Gazzola P, Onyango V

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Environmental Impact Assessment Review

Year: 2024

Volume: 108

Print publication date: 01/09/2024

Online publication date: 26/06/2024

Acceptance date: 22/06/2024

Date deposited: 24/06/2024

ISSN (print): 0195-9255

ISSN (electronic): 1873-6432

Publisher: Elsevier Inc.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eiar.2024.107591

DOI: 10.1016/j.eiar.2024.107591

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