Sentences with phrase «meaningful public participation»

Among the stated principles of the bill are to «foster sustainability,» ensure meaningful public participation, promote «communication and co-operation» with Indigenous peoples and for the process to be conducted in a timely manner.

«It provides guidance for the appropriate and effective use of crowdsourcing approaches, including data quality, scientific integrity, transparency and openness, and meaningful public participation,» Shanley explained.

The lack of meaningful public participation is glaring with no substantial consultations and dialogues that could address the concerns of the stakeholders especially regarding the safety of Golden Rice.

«The TPP is an unfair and undemocratic deal that was negotiated behind closed doors without any meaningful public participation,» said David Christopher, communications manager with OpenMedia.

Not exact matches

New York City's public financing program has opened the door «for meaningful participation from working - class communities,» resulting in a city council that is not only more racially and economically diverse, but that is also better positioned to represent the interests of ordinary New Yorkers.

The Rosendale Town Board voted last week to send a letter to the two designated co-lead agencies on the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) of the Pilgrim Pipeline project, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the New York Thruway Authority (NYTA), urging them to guarantee ample opportunities for «meaningful public and municipal participation» during the scoping phase of the review process.

Writer Mooney and marine scientist Kirshenbaum argue persuasively for scientists to step up engagement with the public, in order to dispel misinformation and foster meaningful civic participation in decisions about issues such as nuclear power, climate change, and public health.

May 22, 2014 ACLU of California and Public Advocates sent a letter to all county and district superintendents in the state highlighting several critical legal requirements and advising them about resources the ACLU of CA and partners have created to support LCAP development and meaningful stakeholder participation.

Therefore it is uniquely positioned to provide a mechanism to create meaningful and robust public participation.