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Integrating environmental and health considerations into planning and decision making, across geographic scales and sectors, is essential to ensure preparedness, mitigation, adaptation, and community resilience. The turn of the century saw a data explosion, evidenced even more in recent times by global initiatives to measure the spread of COVID-19 and the associated improvements in air quality, for example. The related increase in the application of novel techniques and tools to manage and make sense of this data is seamlessly increasing the information available, particularly through systematic online interfaces, to support assessments and decisions. These advancements are potentially strengthening and bolstering impact assessment, planning, and decision making practice through the delivery of evidence-based, spatially robust, and transparent information. There are also indications that they can influence coordination of procedures and governance dynamics – as also made evident by the health crisis. Can we learn from past and recent experiences and take a more proactive approach to effectively making use of the growing flow of spatio-temporal data and technological innovation to enhance assessments and decisions? Would this contribute to taking better environmental action? Against the backdrop of digital and technological progress and increasing global environmental, health and social challenges, this conference aims to explore related scientific, technological, and governance developments to reflect on whether the impact assessment community is getting any smarter at bridging the science and art of impact assessment. Are we exploiting the full potential of smart technologies and big data? Are we communicating scientific information appropriately across the various governance tiers and to all relevant players? Do we understand what the “right” information is for decision-makers and, indeed, how data and methodological innovation are influencing decisions? Is this leading to a new era of impact assessment and thinking? Or do we remain in the status quo? These and some other contemporary questions will help address how we can make best use of scientific innovation to address pressing global and local challenges. Conference Topics The conference will be structured in 10 thematic streams. - The role of impact assessment in addressing global challenges - Technology, data, and innovation: A move towards better global coordination in addressing pressing challenges - Decision impacts: How is impact assessment truly influencing decisions? - Strengthening the effectiveness of impact assessment through collaboration - Efficient communication for streamlining processes - Big data analytics for tackling the biodiversity crisis - Impact assessment and management through technological advancements including online tools - Information overload and impact assessment: Effectively communicating risks and uncertainties - Tackling contemporary environmental issues: The contribution of smart technologies to monitoring - Investment and financing for environmental protection Discussions will also address general IA topics and the IAIA special-interest Sections. About Your Host Founded in 1992, the Spanish Association for Environmental Impact Assessment (AEEIA) is a non-profi t organization for environmental practitioners in Spain. It is a membership-based organization that: Organizes the national EIA conference every two years. Advocates for good practice environmental management. Accredits academic training for those seeking to enter the profession. Publishes technical books and documents dealing with environmental assessment. Its membership is drawn from all areas of environmental practice, and includes practitioners from industry, government and academia. For more information, visit www.eia.es . UPDATE: A MESSAGE FROM Executive Director David Bancroft Read David's message Important Dates 13 July 2020 Deadline for session proposals 24 August 2020 Paper and poster abstract submission opens 29 October 2020 Deadline for submission of paper and poster abstracts 30 November 2020 Authors notified of paper or poster acceptance status Early 2021-date to be confirmed Preliminary program posted and registration opened 4 February 2021 Early Bird registration deadline and registration and payment deadline for presenters and all individuals to be listed in the final program and proceedings (No exceptions.) 27 April 2021 Registration deadline 14 May 2021 Deadline for draft papers 30 June 2021 Deadline for final papers 30 July 2021 Papers posted online About Your Host Founded in 1992, the Spanish Association for Environmental Impact Assessment (AEEIA) is a non-profi t organization for environmental practitioners in Spain. It is a membership-based organization that: Organizes the national EIA conference every two years. Advocates for good practice environmental management. Accredits academic training for those seeking to enter the profession. Publishes technical books and documents dealing with environmental assessment. Its membership is drawn from all areas of environmental practice, and includes practitioners from industry, government and academia. For more information, visit www.eia.es . Program & Technical Visits In addition to conference sessions, training courses, and special meetings, we are planning a range of technical visits that will involve learning, networking, and laughter as you are introduced to this beautiful part of Spain. Some examples: Gemasolar power plant and La Monclova Castle: Gemasolar is the world’s first commercial-scale plant that applies the technology of a central tower receiver and thermal storage. Doñana National Park : This protected area is one of the most important wetlands in Europe and a bird-watcher’s paradise. It is located 50 kilometers outside the city. Olive groves : Andalusia is one of the largest producers of olive oil in Europe. This visit will cover ecological cultivation and its contribution to diminishing the environmental impact of this agricultural model. Boat trip on the Guadalquivir : This visit will meander through this iconic river, exposing contrasting and biodiversity-rich landscapes all the way to the marshes of the Doñana National Park, a biodiversity hotspot in Europe. Mining Park of Rio Tinto : Now closed, the extracted minerals colored and changed the properties of the Rio Tinto waters. The resulting environmental conditions were chosen by NASA scientists to test hypothetical visits to Mars. El Camorro International Bird Migration Centre : This visit will examine this international enclave, a reference for the study of the migration of birds through the Gibraltar Straight. About Seville Spain is one of the world’s leading tourist destinations, boasting an immense historical, cultural, and landscape heritage throughout its territory. Seville presents Spain’s third urban tourist destination, a crossroads of all the civil...