IAIA

What IAIA does

IAIA (International Association for Impact Assessment) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional association founded in 1980 and headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota. It operates as the leading global network for impact assessment practitioners, serving 1,300+ individual and organizational members across 110+ countries through member-driven knowledge exchange in environmental, social, and strategic impact assessment.

Its offering is a portfolio rather than a single product: individual and corporate memberships tiered as annual subscriptions; a Professional Development Program (PDP) with two 12-week, expert-mentored tracks in Foundations of Impact Assessment and Social Impact Assessment priced at USD $645-$800; live online training courses, self-paced on-demand SEA modules, and free webinars; an annual international conference (IAIA26 in Québec City, May 2026, expected at 1,100+ delegates from 80+ countries) with pre-conference paid training; the Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal (IAPA) quarterly journal published through Taylor & Francis; an open-access Resource Library housing 40+ years of publications, FasTips, Best Practice, and SEA Guidance; plus community infrastructure (IAIA Hub, Member Compass portal, three regional branches, and Special-Interest Sections).

Revenue is generated through subscription membership dues, conference and training registration fees, journal licensing through Taylor & Francis, and grant funding from strategic partners including the Government of Norway, Quebec Ministry of Environment, Hydro-Quebec, the Inter-American Development Bank, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, and USAID. Go-to-market is community- and event-led: the annual conference serves as the primary acquisition and engagement touchpoint, supported by member referrals, direct outreach to government and development-bank audiences, and content marketing through the resource library and social channels. Distribution is global via iaia.org and the member portal, supplemented by regional symposia and branches.

Name

IAIA

Legal name

International Association for Impact Assessment

Website

https://iaia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IAIA is the International Association for Impact Assessment, a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional association founded in 1980. It serves 1,300+ impact assessment professionals across 110+ countries via memberships, annual conferences, training programs, and the IAPA journal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Permitting & Impact Assessment (EIA/NEPA) (BPAIAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

NEPA/EA/EIS & Public Consultation (EUAHAAAB), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) & Due Diligence (BPAHAJAB)

Keywords

• Impact assessment services
• Professional association membership
• Environmental training programs
• Annual industry conferences
• Peer-reviewed publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Fargo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Membership Fees: Annual membership fees providing access to member-only content including the IAPA Journal, IAIA Hub Community, Professional Success Webinar Series, searchable member directory, and board minutes. Also includes discounted rates on training courses and events.
2. Corporate/Organizational Membership: Annual membership for organizations wanting to establish leadership in social and environmental responsibility, with team member access and discounted event/training rates.
3. Professional Development Program (PDP): 12-week online training programs in Foundations of Impact Assessment ($645-795) and Social Impact Assessment ($650-800). Self-paced with expert mentorship. Generates revenue from both members and non-members.
4. Online and In-Person Training Courses: Virtual interactive training courses (multiple short sessions) and in-person courses at annual conferences. One-day courses at $285, two-day courses at $485. Members receive discounted rates.
5. On-Demand Courses: Virtual on-demand courses covering Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), 30-60 minutes each, available on the trainee's schedule.
6. Annual Conference Registration: IAIA26 conference in Quebec City expected 1,100+ attendees from 80+ countries. Registration fees vary by early bird and standard rates. Includes access to technical sessions, networking, and conference materials.
7. Conference Training Courses: Pre-conference training courses at IAIA26 (May 17-18, 2026) offered at the Quebec City Convention Centre. Additional $90 non-delegate fee for those not attending the full conference.
8. IAPA Journal Access: Members receive subscription to the quarterly Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal journal published by Taylor & Francis. Non-members can purchase individual article access.
9. Donations and Scholarships: Donations support capacity building, scholarships, and sustainability. The organization is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. USAID IAIA26 fundraising goal of $4,500 to support presenters from Haiti and Madagascar.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

IAIA (International Association for Impact Assessment) is a non-profit professional association that delivers membership programs, training courses (including a 12-week Professional Development Program), annual international conferences (e.g., IAIA26), peer-reviewed publications such as the IAPA Journal, and an open-access resource library. Its core purpose is to connect impact assessment practitioners worldwide through educational content, professional development, and a global community spanning 110+ countries.

Product overview

IAIA (International Association for Impact Assessment) is a non-profit professional association that serves as the leading global network on impact assessment. Rather than a unified software product, IAIA's offerings consist of membership programs (Individual and Corporate/Organizational), professional training products (Professional Development Program, Online Training Courses, On-Demand Courses, Webinars, and conference-based Training Courses), events (annual IAIA conferences), and publications (IAPA Journal published by Taylor & Francis, FasTips series, Resource Library). The core value proposition centers on connecting impact assessment professionals through membership benefits that include access to the IAIA Hub Community, Member Compass portal, regional Branches, and Special-Interest Sections. Training products range from self-paced 12-week programs to live webinars and in-person courses at annual conferences. IAIA also provides governance resources including the IAIA Handbook.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IAIA Individual Membership Annual membership for individual impact assessment practitioners providing access to IAPA Journal, IAIA Hub Community, Professional Success Webinar Series, member directory, and discounted training/event rates.
• IAIA Corporate/Organizational Membership Annual organizational membership providing team member access to member benefits and positioning the organization as a leader in social and environmental responsibility.
• Professional Development Program (PDP) 12-week online foundational training program in Impact Assessment with two course options (Foundations of Impact Assessment and Social Impact Assessment), self-paced with expert mentorship and aligned with IAIA's Guideline Standards. Members pay USD$645-650; non-members pay USD$795-800.
• Online Training Courses Virtual interactive training consisting of multiple short sessions over 2-3 weeks with live, interactive video sessions led by expert instructors covering diverse impact assessment topics.
• On-Demand Courses Self-paced virtual courses with 30-60 minute modules covering Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) topics, available on the learner's own schedule.
• IAIA26 Conference Training Courses Intensive in-person training courses held at IAIA annual conferences with 15 offerings at IAIA26 covering labor rights, SEA, cumulative effects, biodiversity-friendly infrastructure, human rights in IA, and more. One-day courses at USD$285; two-day courses at USD$485.
• IAIA Webinars Live sessions and on-demand recordings covering diverse impact assessment topics, free to attend with interactive Q&A, led by industry experts.
• IAIA26 Québec City Conference Annual international conference scheduled for May 19-22, 2026 at the Québec City Convention Centre, Canada, expected to bring 1,100+ participants from 80+ countries for technical sessions, networking, and exhibition.
• Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal (IAPA) Journal Quarterly peer-reviewed professional journal on impact assessment theory and practice, published by Taylor & Francis. Free for IAIA members; individual articles available for purchase by non-members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ years of accumulated knowledge and open-access publications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Corporate MembersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate membership program for organizations establishing leadership in social and environmental responsibility. Corporate members receive team benefits and visibility within the IAIA community.
• AffiliatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate member organizations that collaborate with IAIA to expand global reach and impact. Listed in member directory.
• Event SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors supporting IAIA annual conferences. Sponsors receive visibility and exhibition opportunities at IAIA events.
• Taylor & FranciscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublishing partner for the IAPA (Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal) journal, IAIA's quarterly professional journal published by Taylor & Francis.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Society for Impact Assessment (New Zealand): SIANZ is a regional impact assessment professional association serving New Zealand and Pacific practitioners. It operates a similar membership-and-conference model for a specific geography, illustrating how IAIA's global mandate overlaps with national/regional counterparts that compete for the same practitioners locally.

Direct peers

• International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH): IAH is a global professional association for hydrogeologists that operates with a similar international membership, conference, training, and publication model to IAIA. Its focus on groundwater assessment intersects with the water resources component of environmental impact assessment that IAIA addresses.
• Ecological Society of America (ESA): ESA is a nonprofit professional society for ecologists with a membership model, peer-reviewed journals, annual conferences, and sections focused on applied ecology and biodiversity — topics directly relevant to IAIA's biodiversity and ecology impact assessment domain.
• International Association for Public Participation (IAP2): IAP2 is a global professional association focused on public participation in decision-making, including stakeholder engagement and consultation processes that are central to environmental and social impact assessment. Both organizations share a membership-based model, international footprint, training programs, and serve overlapping practitioner audiences in impact assessment and public consultation.
• Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA): A&WMA is a nonprofit professional association serving environmental practitioners with conferences, training, publications, and technical committees. Its membership model, conference-driven engagement, and continuing education offerings closely mirror IAIA's structure in the environmental assessment space.

Broad incumbents

• International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM): ICMM is an industry body representing leading mining and metals companies on sustainable development, including environmental and social impact assessment standards. It serves as both a partner (industry sponsors IAIA events) and a broader incumbent setting impact assessment expectations for the extractive sector that IAIA's corporate members must follow.
• International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD): IISD is a policy research organization producing reports and convenings on sustainable development, including environmental assessment and trade policy. It operates more broadly than IAIA across policy domains and competes for the same donor funding and government partnerships that IAIA cultivates.
• World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD): WBCSD is a CEO-led business association advancing sustainability practices across industries, with member companies that overlap with IAIA's corporate members. Both organizations convene corporate sustainability leaders and produce practitioner guidance, though WBCSD operates more broadly across all ESG topics.

Others

• World Resources Institute (WRI): WRI is a global research organization producing tools, standards, and datasets (e.g., Global Forest Watch, Aqueduct) that practitioners use during impact assessment. While WRI is not a membership association, its convening power, methodology work, and funder relationships place it in IAIA's ecosystem of impact assessment authorities.

Emerging players

• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI): GRI provides widely adopted sustainability reporting standards and training for organizations and practitioners. While GRI focuses on disclosure rather than impact assessment per se, its practitioner training, certifications, and global standards community intersect with IAIA's membership and corporate training offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbCvaCMABFqu7ZPCVSlEnEw
• Facebookfacebook.com/iaia.impact.assessment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-association-for-impact-assessment
• Instagraminstagram.com/iaia_hq
• Xx.com/IAIAnetwork

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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