<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[gAIa assessments]]></title><description><![CDATA[gAIa assessments]]></description><link>https://www.gaia-assessments.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:08:28 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.gaia-assessments.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Human Rights Impact Assessments Are Becoming Essential for AI Governance]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 7 May 2026, the Council and Parliament reached a provisional political agreement to push the standalone high-risk Annex III obligations of the EU AI Act from 2 August 2026 to 2 December 2027, and embedded high-risk obligations from August 2027 to August 2028. The rapid expansion of AI tools across both public and private sectors has intensified global concerns surrounding transparency, accountability, discrimination, and human oversight. As AI systems become increasingly autonomous and...]]></description><link>https://www.gaia-assessments.com/post/integrating-human-rights-in-environmental-consulting-practices</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f08e617cb0726b2daa25f1</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:39:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/377def_7723f4ce440c4c62b9a96183dc264cc8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gAIa team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a Human Rights Impact Assessment?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Human Rights Impact Assessments (HRIAs) have emerged as one of the most important governance tools for evaluating how business activities, technologies, and public policies affect human rights. As governments and corporations increasingly deploy artificial intelligence (AI), digital surveillance systems, automated decision-making tools, and complex global supply chains, the need for systematic human rights oversight has become urgent. Human Rights Impact Assessments provide a structured...]]></description><link>https://www.gaia-assessments.com/post/understanding-human-rights-impact-assessments-a-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f08e657475e016cb93b3b6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:39:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/377def_929eaa85853c4d40bb50e61c95b5d8cc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gAIa team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key Principles of Environmental Impact Assessments Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) are crucial tools for understanding the potential effects of proposed projects on the environment. They help decision-makers evaluate the environmental consequences before proceeding with development. This blog post will explore the key principles of EIAs, their importance, and how they can be effectively implemented. Understanding Environmental Impact Assessments Environmental Impact Assessments are systematic processes that evaluate the potential...]]></description><link>https://www.gaia-assessments.com/post/key-principles-of-environmental-impact-assessments-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f08e5e89aa25024edf6227</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:39:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/377def_31a5c2f7ab9a408d8bccd8a6e52fe182~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>info5628440</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>