Jones, MeganMorrison-Saunders, Angus2019-09-232019-09-232019Jones, M. & Morrison-Saunders, A. 2019. Embracing evolutionary change to advance impact assessment (IA). Impact assessment and project appraisal, 38(2):100-103. [https://doi.org/10.1080/14615517.2019.1664822]1461-55171471-5465 (Online)http://hdl.handle.net/10394/33360https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14615517.2019.1664822https://doi.org/10.1080/14615517.2019.1664822Impact assessment (IA) originated as, and continues to be, an instrument that contributes towards sustainable development. In response to the considerable sustainability challenges facing our planet this article argues for the acceleration of IA’s evolutionary approach through focusing on effective practiceenImpact assessmentEvolutionRevolutionSustainable developmentEffectivenessArticle