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Environmental issues are best handled with the participation of all concerned citizens, at the relevant level. At the national level, each individual shall have appropriate access to information concerning the environment that is held by public authorities, including information on hazardous materials and activities in their communities, and the opportunity to participate in decision-making processes. States shall facilitate and encourage public awareness and participation by making information widely available. Effective access to judicial and administrative proceedings, including redress and remedy, shall be provided (Source: Rio Principle 10)
Public participation is the process by which an organization consults with interested or affected individuals, organizations, and government entities before making a decision. Public participation is two-way communication and collaborative problem solving with the goal of achieving better and more acceptable decisions. Public participation prevents or minimizes disputes by creating a process for resolving issues before they become polarized. (Source: International Association of Publica Participation)
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with participación pública
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Convenio sobre la Diversidad Biológica | 1 article or paragraph |
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Convención sobre el Comercio Internacional de Especies Amenazadas de Fauna y Flora Silvestres | 1 article or paragraph |
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Convenio de Estocolmo | 3 articles and paragraphs |
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Protocolo de Cartagena | 1 article or paragraph |
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Acuerdo sobre la Conservación de las Aves Acuáticas Migratorias Afro-euroasiáticas | 1 article or paragraph |
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Tratado Internacional sobre los Recursos Fitogenéticos para la Alimentación y la Agricultura | 1 article or paragraph |
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Convención Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático | 1 article or paragraph |
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Convención sobre la Protección del Patrimonio Mundial | 2 decisions |
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Convención de las Naciones Unidas de Lucha contra la Desertificación | 3 articles and paragraphs |
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Protocolo de Emergencia | 1 article or paragraph |
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Protocolo ZEPIM | 1 article or paragraph |
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Protocolo de Desechos Peligrosos | 1 article or paragraph |
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Governing Council | 1 decision |
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Convenio de Aarhus | 5 articles and paragraphs |
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Convenio de Espoo | 2 articles and paragraphs |
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Convenio de Noumea | 1 article or paragraph |
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Convenio sobre Accidentes Industriales Transfronterizos | 3 articles and paragraphs |
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Convenio de Minamata | 1 article or paragraph |
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Convenio de los Cárpatos | 1 article or paragraph5 decisions |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 4 decisions |
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Acuerdo de la ASEAN sobre contaminación atmosférica transfronteriza | 2 articles and paragraphs |