Participation

Public participation in environmental decision making has seen a huge shift in public support in the implementation and execution of environmental goals. In researching the legal foundations for public participation within the field of environmental law and climate law, we are better able to understand how and in what ways the public can assist in shaping and achieving present and future climate related goals. 

Our research on Participation in Environmental and Climate Law related Decision Making focuses on a range of topics, including: 

• international laws and processes 
• implemented legislation and programmes which enforce and ensure participation 
• participation, public engagement and access to information 
• access to justice and final decision making 
• participation in the development of climate policy
• environmental impact assessments and permits 
• intersections between environmental law and tort law