Environmental Regulation

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Incorporating transparencyAccording to OGP’s Articles of Governance, transparency occurs when “government-held information (including on activities and decisions) is open, comprehensive, timely, freely available to the pub... More and citizen participationAccording to OGP’s Articles of Governance, citizen participation occurs when “governments seek to mobilize citizens to engage in public debate, provide input, and make contributions that lead to m... More in the development and implementation of environmental regulations allows for more informed decision-making and cultivates a shared responsibility for mitigating environmental impacts.

Technical specifications: Legal and administrative policies and/or strategies established to manage and mitigate environmental impacts. These may include pollution control, conservation, land use decisions, and environmental health.

See also: International Environmental AgreementsInternational environmental agreements, such as the Escazú Agreement, are laying the foundation for greater transparency and citizen participation in environmental decision-making.  Technical specif... More