International Guidance on Food Security in Impact Assessment
Funder
International Association for Impact Assessment (2021-current)
Background
This project provides members of the International Association of Impact Assessment (IAIA) with guidance about how to incorporate food security evaluation in impact assessment (IA). The project supports the IAIA’s vision for ‘a just and sustainable world for people and the environment’ by spotlighting food security—a globally important policy issue—and the role IA can play in addressing it. Food security evaluation in IA serves vulnerable populations (often Indigenous), underscoring their rights to survival, dignity, and well-being as they face industrial development. Food security, highlighted in SDG 2 “Zero Hunger”, is one of the top worldwide policies to achieve, thus, considering food security in IA is paramount to practicing innovation worldwide.
Team Profile
The following people, from various academic disciplines, are responsible for leading, conducting research, and collaborating on the above research project. The team is interdisciplinary, bringing together diverse expertise to ensure a comprehensive approach to the research. Each member contributes their unique skills and perspectives, making the project stronger through a collaborative effort that bridges different fields of study.
Dr. Jill Blakley
Principal Investigator
Juan Carlos Tejeda-Gonzalez
Co-Principal Investigator
Veronica Rohr
Research Associate
Sara Rocio Vasquez Uribe
Research Associate
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Journal Articles
As part of this project’s commitment to advancing food security evaluation in impact assessment (IA), forthcoming journal articles will address key related topics. Through these publications, the project seeks to promote innovation and uphold the rights of vulnerable populations in line with global sustainability goals.
Presentations
To further support the integration of food security into IA practice, research findings from this project will be presented at major conferences. These engagements will help raise awareness of the critical role food security plays in achieving just and sustainable outcomes in impact assessment.
Reports
Plain language reports will be produced to share key findings. These reports will summarize advancements in food security evaluation methods, ensuring that practitioners, communities, and decision-makers have accessible tools to better incorporate food security considerations into IA processes.