Nordic Research Day on Impact Assessment
Aalborg University, Denmark, 27th October 2010

Overview

Nordic Research Day 2010 will create a new space for researchers to meet, exchange ideas and experiences, learn about each others’ work, strengthen links and explore common research agendas.

The event is open to everyone who is engaged in, or interested in, research on impact assessment in the Nordic countries. If you want to find out more about current and potential research in this field, and play a part in setting the research agenda, then this event is not to be missed. The format is designed to allow for plenty of open discussions, exchange and networking.

Links: Nordic Research Day 2010 is an extension of the Special Symposium on Climate Change and Impact Assessment, which is arranged by the Danish Centre for Environmental Assessment together with the International Association for Impact Assessment.

This year only? Nordic Research Day 2010 is arranged by the Danish Centre for Environmental Assessment, Aalborg University. It is intended as a kick-off for future events across the Nordic countries that will strengthen the research community. It is hoped that research institutions in other Nordic countries will take the baton and continue and host further Nordic Research Days on Impact Assessment.

Keynote speakers

Tuija Hilding-Rydevik, The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Gert Johansen, The Danish Ministry of Environment

Lone Kørnøv, The Danish Centre for Environmental Assessment, Aalborg University

Activities

Opening plenary - Overview of the history of the Nordic impact assessment research community, and introduction to critical research themes, setting the agenda for the day

Poster café - What is the current status of Nordic IA research? A chance to gain a snapshot of Nordic IA research and meet the researchers. All participants are welcome to display posters – let us know when you register.

Parallel sessions - Working groups will explore research issues, challenges and agendas including the following themes:

  • Impact assessment and climate change (follow up from the Symposium)
  • Integrating impact assessment into broader planning processes
  • Effectiveness of impact assessment
  • Research and practice: engagement in and around IA research
  • Public participation in impact assessment
  • Health Impact Assessment

Rapportage and closing discussion - identifying key issues for research and next steps.

Venue: Aalborg University Campus, Denmark.

Registration and cost: The fee for participation is 450 Danish Kroner for full participants, and 250 Danish Kroner for PhD researchers. The fee includes papers, lunch and refreshments during the day.

Contact details:

For content issues, please contact conference chair Tim Richardson, tim@plan.aau.dk 

For organisational issues, your main point of contact will be Lise Kirk Nordensgaard. lisekirk@plan.aau.dk