ID: 1530
Presenting Author: Mu'azu Maryam
Session: 654 - Culture's Role in Impact Assessment
Status: pending
"Strategies for impact assessment professionals to navigate misinformation and disinformation, ensuring integrity and credibility in environmental and social impact assessments through effective com
Navigating the Infodemic: Strategies for Impact Assessment Professionals
The spread of misinformation and disinformation threatens the integrity of environmental and social impact assessments. This presentation explores strategies for impact assessment professionals to navigate this challenge. We'll examine the sources and consequences of misinformation and disinformation, and discuss effective communication strategies, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement to build resilience. Drawing on case studies and best practices, we'll provide practical guidance on maintaining the integrity of impact assessments in a rapidly changing information landscape.
Impact assessment professionals face significant challenges in ensuring the accuracy and credibility of their work amidst the infodemic. This presentation will provide insights into:
- Sources and consequences of misinformation and disinformation in impact assessment
- Effective communication strategies to combat misinformation
- Collaboration and stakeholder engagement best practices
- Practical guidance for maintaining integrity in impact assessments
By sharing knowledge and experiences, we can develop effective strategies to mitigate the impact of misinformation and disinformation on impact assessments. This presentation aims to contribute to the discussion on navigating the infodemic in impact assessment and promoting best practices in the field.
*Keywords: Impact assessment, misinformation, disinformation, communication strategies, stakeholder engagement.
*Submission Category: Oral presentation
*Theme:* Misin
"Strategies for impact assessment professionals to navigate misinformation and disinformation, ensuring integrity and credibility in environmental and social impact assessments through effective com