Editorial.

The article is an editorial from the journal Impact Assessment & Project Appraisal. It celebrates the beginning of the new year and the 25th anniversary of the journal. The editorial highlights the importance of the Impact Assessment community in promoting sustainability and addressing climate change and biodiversity loss. It also announces a special collection of articles that have received the "Best Paper Award" to commemorate the journal's journey. The editorial provides a brief overview of the research articles and book review included in the current issue, covering topics such as the role of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in protecting landscapes, incorporating climate change consequences in Environmental Assessments, and indigenous-led impact assessment tools. The editorial concludes by expressing the hope that readers will enjoy reading the articles. [Extracted from the article]