Decision adopted by the conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity at its eighth meeting VIII/28. Impact assessment: Voluntary guidelines on biodiversity-inclusive impact assessment The Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity.1. Notes that the Akwé: Kon Voluntary Guidelines for the Conduct of Cultural, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments regarding Developments Proposed to Take Place on, or which are Likely to Impact on, Sacred Sites and on Lands and Waters Traditionally Occupied or used by Indigenous and Local Communities (decision VII/16 F, annex) should be used in conjunction with the voluntary guidelines on biodiversity-inclusive environmental impact assessment contained in the annex below and the draft guidance on biodiversity-inclusive strategic environmental assessment contained in annex II to the note by the Executive Secretary on voluntary guidelines on biodiversity-inclusive impact assessment (UNEP/CBD/COP/8/27/Add.2); 2. Welcomes the database of case-studies on biodiversity and impact assessment established under the clearing-house mechanism of the Convention as a useful information-sharing tool, and encourages Parties, other Governments and relevant organizations to make use and contribute to its further development.