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Editorial

Transformation towards a sustainable world – the pivotal role of impact assessments

Thomas B. Fischera Environmental Assessment and Management Research Centre, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK;b Research Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North West University, Potchefstroom, South AfricaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 85-86 | Published online: 06 Feb 2023

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