COVID Impacts On E&S Field Assessment Work Adapting to Current Conditions and Planning for Future

Presenter: Ana Maria Esteves, Anton Van Elteren, Elizabeth Turk, Gabriel Todt De Azevedo, Seynabou Ba, Charles Kelly, Ariel Cuschnir, Debra Zanewich

Recorded: 4 February 2021

 

The impacts of COVID on the way we conduct environmental and social (E&S) work has been dramatic, and practitioners around the world had to adapt to the circumstances and rapidly learn how to overcome the obstacles they faced. Initially, the worldwide shutdown created important delays in project assessments. Gradually we developed tools and processes that allowed us to continue operating. However, strong limitations in the quality of information collected still persist, emphasizing the importance of face-to-face interaction.

In this 90-minute webinar, the presenters discussed lessons learned and share how they have adapted to current conditions, as well as shared the potential positive impacts on future E&S field work.

This free 90-minute webinar was co-sponsored by the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) and IAIA’s Washington Area Branch (WAB).