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Kategorie Textpublikation
Referenztyp Zeitschriften
DOI 10.1002/eet.398
Titel (primär) The role of public participation in managing uncertainty in the implementation of the Water Framework Directive
Autor Newig, J.; Pahl-Wostl, C.; Sigel, K.
Quelle European Environment
Erscheinungsjahr 2005
Department OEKON
Band/Volume 15
Heft 6
Seite von 333
Seite bis 343
Sprache englisch
Keywords normative uncertainty; informational uncertainty; public involvement; public decision-making; common implementation strategy
Abstract The European Water Framework Directive (WFD) constitutes a complex regulation that calls for numerous decisions under uncertainty on the part of the implementing agencies in the member states. This contribution first discusses two different types of uncertainty that may arise in the implementation of the WFD and identifies ways to manage them. Results of a text analysis show that uncertainties are not systematically addressed either in the directive itself or in CIS guidance documents. This paper shows that an important instrument to both manage and, where possible, reduce uncertainty is the participation of interested parties and the broader public. The focus lies on the perspective of the competent authority that has the responsibility to develop and implement the management plan. The paper concludes with recommendations of how to profit from public participation in managing uncertainty but also of where to look out for possible stumbling blocks.
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Newig, J., Pahl-Wostl, C., Sigel, K. (2005):
The role of public participation in managing uncertainty in the implementation of the Water Framework Directive
European Environment 15 (6), 333 - 343 10.1002/eet.398