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About AEIAN
The Association for Environmental Impact Assessment of Nigeria (AEIAN) is the umbrella body of impact assessment practitioners in Nigeria and the national affiliate of the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA).
Formerly known as IAIA–Nigeria, the Association was established to promote the conduct, quality, and professional practice of environmental and social impact assessment in Nigeria. AEIAN was formally registered and incorporated as a non-profit organization in Nigeria on 27 September 2010.
- Sustainable Development
- Environmental Protection
- Responsible decision-making across public and private sectors.
Who We Are
AEIAN is a professional association that brings together individuals and institutions working in, or contributing to, the field of environmental and social impact assessment in Nigeria.
Through this diverse membership base, AEIAN provides a neutral and credible platform for professional exchange, learning, collaboration, and policy dialogue.
Our community includes:
- Environmental and social impact assessment practitioners
- Environmental consultants and technical experts
- Academics and researchers
- Students and early-career professionals
- Civil servants and regulatory officers
- Policymakers and development planners
- Advocates for sustainability and environmental justice
What We Do (In Brief)
AEIAN exists to strengthen impact assessment practice and environmental governance in Nigeria by:
(Detailed descriptions of our activities are provided under “What We Do” and related pages.)
- Promoting high standards in environmental and social impact assessment
- Supporting professional development and technical capacity building
- Encouraging research, innovation, and knowledge sharing
- Facilitating dialogue among practitioners, regulators, policymakers, and communities
- Advancing the integration of sustainability principles into development planning
Our Role in Sustainable Development
Environmental and social impact assessment plays a central role in guiding development in a way that protects ecosystems, safeguards communities, and promotes long-term socio-economic benefits.
Through these efforts, AEIAN helps ensure that development projects are designed and implemented in a manner that is environmentally sound, socially responsible, and economically viable.
AEIAN contributes to this goal by:
- Supporting the use of impact assessment in development decision-making
- Encouraging evidence-based environmental policy
- Strengthening institutional and professional capacity in Nigeria
- Promoting responsible development practices across sectors
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Our Affiliation with IAIA
AEIAN is the officially recognized Nigerian affiliate of the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA), the leading global network for professionals in impact assessment.
It also enables AEIAN to contribute Nigerian and African perspectives to global impact assessment discourse.
This affiliation connects Nigerian practitioners and institutions to:
- Global best practices and standards
- International research and professional networks
- Knowledge exchange and technical resources
- Capacity-building opportunities
Our Membership Community
AEIAN seeks to bring together professionals, experts, advocates, academics, students, civil servants, and policymakers working in environmental and social impact assessment and related fields.
By fostering an inclusive and collaborative professional community, AEIAN aims to deepen national dialogue on environmental protection, sustainable development, and responsible governance.
(Information on membership categories, benefits, and how to join is provided on the Membership pages.)
Legal Status
AEIAN is a duly registered and incorporated non-profit organization in Nigeria.
The Association operates in accordance with its constitution and governing framework and is committed to transparency, accountability, and ethical professional conduct.