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IAIA18 Live Streaming
IAIA18 will be live streaming the following sessions and theme forums. DVR has been enabled for these live streaming broadcasts which will allow people to watch on demand:
Opening plenary
Wednesday 16 May | 13:00 - 14:30 South Africa (GMT +02:00) Johannesburg
Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Albie Sachs "Do you have to be white to be green?"
Durban Mayor: Cllr Zandile Gumede
Department of Environmental Affairs: Dr. Bomo Edith Edna Molewa
Presentation of IAIA Global Award
Charlie Wolf Memorial Lecture: Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo
And more. See page 15 of the IAIA18 Final Program for a complete description.
Toward improved implementation of biodiversity offsets
Thursday 17 May | 09:00-10:30 South Africa (GMT +02:00) Johannesburg
Biodiversity offsetting (BO) addresses ongoing loss of biodiversity, but successful implementation is limited. This session will define the factors for this and then analyze the strengths of different offsetting systems in addressing implementation issues. The outcome will be essential success elements for BO systems to improve practice. See page 16 of the IAIA18 Final Program for a complete description.
International Finance: THE role of independent accountability mechanisms
Friday 18 May | 09:00-10:30 South Africa (GMT +02:00) Johannesburg
This session focuses on international development finance and access to independent accountability mechanisms as a means of achieving environmental and social justice. See page 16 of the IAIA18 Final Program for a complete description.
EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN QUALITY AND JUSTICE
Saturday 19 May | 09:00-10:30 South Africa (GMT +02:00) Johannesburg
Impact assessment is part of the checks and balances that pay heed to social and environmental justice. What role does the quality of an impact assessment play in ensuring justice? How is the quality of an impact assessment judged and by whom? See page 17 of the IAIA18 Final Program for a complete description.