“Best Practice: Public Participation” outlines best practices for the use of public participation in impact assessment, emphasizing the importance of involving communities and stakeholders in decision making. It highlights key principles such as early and continuous engagement, transparency, inclusivity, and accessibility. The guidelines stress the need for public participation to be well-planned, culturally sensitive, and focused on meaningful dialogue. By ensuring that people’s concerns, knowledge, and rights are considered, these principles help create more just, informed, and sustainable development decisions.
About Best Practice Principles Series
IAIA’s International Best Practice Principles series covers a variety of impact assessment topical areas, sharing best practices for practitioners.
