Evaluation of public participation – Improving planning and approval of environmentally-relevant projects through participation of citizens and environmental organisations

The research project assesses the advantages of public participation in planning and approval procedures, with a focus on the improved consideration of environmental concerns. It also examines the extent to which the possible costs and benefits of public participation for the planning and implementation of a project can be quantified.

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Status of project

End of project: 2022

Project manager

Dr. Franziska Wolff

Project staff

Funded by

German Environment Agency (UBA)

Project partners

Independent Institute for Environmental Issues (UfU)
Consulimus AG
Prof. Dr. Jens Newig

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