Environmental Impact Assessment Review

Environmental Impact Assessment Review (Environ Impact Assess Rev, ISSN: 0195-9255) is a leading peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing the theory, practice, and application of environmental impact assessment (EIA) and related sustainability appraisal tools. The journal’s scope encompasses a wide array of topics, including methodological innovations in EIA, strategic environmental assessment, life cycle assessment, risk analysis, public participation, cumulative effects assessment, and the integration of environmental considerations into policy and project planning. It publishes original research articles, comprehensive review papers, case studies, and short communications that critically examine both the procedural and substantive dimensions of impact assessment across diverse sectors such as energy, infrastructure, urban development, and natural resource management. The target audience includes academic researchers, environmental consultants, policymakers, regulatory professionals, and practitioners in environmental management and planning. Published by Elsevier, the journal offers both subscription and open access options, ensuring broad dissemination of its content. Notably, Environmental Impact Assessment Review holds an exceptional Impact Factor of 12.200 (2026) and is ranked in the top tier (Q1) of its JCR category, reflecting its outstanding influence and prestige within the environmental sciences and planning literature. This high standing underscores the journal’s role as a premier outlet for rigorous, impactful scholarship that shapes best practices and informs decision-making in environmental assessment worldwide.