Healthy Country Plans (HCPs), driven by participatory planning with local communities, offer a powerful framework for integrated impact assessments. By capturing critical information about values, assets, and their viability, HCPs help align impact assessment and mitigation efforts with the priorities of local communities. This expands traditional assessments to include environmental, cultural, and socio-economic values—ensuring a more comprehensive and community-centered approach.

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