ABSTRACT Impact assessment (IA) formally emerged fifty years ago, it evolved, matured but the predominant philosophy did not change much, especially in light of the speed of change the world experiences and the magnitude and persistency of current environmental and social problems. Inspired in the sustainable transitions theory, and the adaptive theory, I reflect in this letter on the need to shift the philosophy underlying current IA rules and practice, to renovate or even reinvent the instrument to become more collaborative, constructive and systemic, driven by learning and co-creation of knowledge. This might mean a paradigm shift, towards a more engaging and persuasive IA, a leverage to enable changing practices in an increasingly complex world, and a positive instrument to help transitions for sustainability and the achievement of sustainable development goals.

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改变影响评估的能力，以解决持续存在的全球性问题

摘要影响评估（IA）正式出现于50年前，它经过发展，成熟，但主要的哲学并没有太大改变，尤其是考虑到世界变化的速度以及当前环境和社会问题的严重性和持续性。受到可持续转型理论和适应性理论的启发，我在这封信中反映了有必要转变当前IA规则和实践的基础哲学，以学习为动力，更新甚至重新发明该工具，使其变得更具协作性，建设性和系统性和知识的共同创造。这可能意味着向着更具吸引力和说服力的IA转变了范式，在日益复杂的世界中改变了实践，