Public participation in environmental decision-making: A water sector perspective
Public participation in water governance and management has evolved significantly, with various institutions and measures established to enhance public input. This study employs a two-step qualitative approach, combining stakeholder perspectives with the International Association for Public Particip...
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| author | Sarpong Hammond Antwi Caroline Gilleran Stephens Alec Rolston David Getty Suzanne Linnane |
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| description | Public participation in water governance and management has evolved significantly, with various institutions and measures established to enhance public input. This study employs a two-step qualitative approach, combining stakeholder perspectives with the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Spectrum and the Aarhus Convention as analytical frameworks. The findings reveal that public participation in decision-making and implementation processes remains a work in progress, with significant gaps in fully integrating public perspectives into water governance and management decisions. Drawing on international best practices and stakeholder insights, this study proposes targeted interventions to promote inclusive participation, including the integration of digital technologies to enhance accessibility and transparency while balancing digital and traditional engagement approaches. It also underscores the role of environmental and sustainability education in promoting long-term public commitment and shared responsibility. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-df358fb245374b4e9240725b186e9f1c2025-08-20T02:47:49ZengElsevierEnvironmental and Sustainability Indicators2665-97272025-06-012610065610.1016/j.indic.2025.100656Public participation in environmental decision-making: A water sector perspectiveSarpong Hammond Antwi0Caroline Gilleran Stephens1Alec Rolston2David Getty3Suzanne Linnane4Centre for Freshwater and Environmental Studies, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Co. Louth, Dundalk, A91K584, Ireland; Corresponding author.Centre for Freshwater and Environmental Studies, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Co. Louth, Dundalk, A91K584, IrelandGoyder Institute for Water Research, Adelaide, AustraliaCentre for Freshwater and Environmental Studies, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Co. Louth, Dundalk, A91K584, IrelandCentre for Freshwater and Environmental Studies, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Co. Louth, Dundalk, A91K584, IrelandPublic participation in water governance and management has evolved significantly, with various institutions and measures established to enhance public input. This study employs a two-step qualitative approach, combining stakeholder perspectives with the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Spectrum and the Aarhus Convention as analytical frameworks. The findings reveal that public participation in decision-making and implementation processes remains a work in progress, with significant gaps in fully integrating public perspectives into water governance and management decisions. Drawing on international best practices and stakeholder insights, this study proposes targeted interventions to promote inclusive participation, including the integration of digital technologies to enhance accessibility and transparency while balancing digital and traditional engagement approaches. It also underscores the role of environmental and sustainability education in promoting long-term public commitment and shared responsibility.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665972725000777Aarhus conventionImplementation actionPolicy practicesWater managementStakeholder engagement |
| spellingShingle | Sarpong Hammond Antwi Caroline Gilleran Stephens Alec Rolston David Getty Suzanne Linnane Public participation in environmental decision-making: A water sector perspective Environmental and Sustainability Indicators Aarhus convention Implementation action Policy practices Water management Stakeholder engagement |
| title | Public participation in environmental decision-making: A water sector perspective |
| title_full | Public participation in environmental decision-making: A water sector perspective |
| title_fullStr | Public participation in environmental decision-making: A water sector perspective |
| title_full_unstemmed | Public participation in environmental decision-making: A water sector perspective |
| title_short | Public participation in environmental decision-making: A water sector perspective |
| title_sort | public participation in environmental decision making a water sector perspective |
| topic | Aarhus convention Implementation action Policy practices Water management Stakeholder engagement |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665972725000777 |
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