Public Participation in Decision-making

Public Participation in Decision-making

This badge was awarded upon successful completion of the module “Public Participation in Decision-making”, which is part of the course “Integrated Planning for Climate Change and Biodiversity”, jointly implemented by UNITAR and IUCN. The module “Public Participation in Decision-making” focusses on participatory governance, including the three pillars of public participation: the right to obtain information, the right to participate in land-use decisions, and the right to access justice for those involved or affected negatively by integrated land-use decision-making. Strategies to develop participatory land-use planning approaches are also presented. The badge holder has successfully completed the knowledge assessment, achieving the required passing grade. She/he should be able to identify the position of stakeholders in the decision-making and planning process and to explain how stakeholders can engage in the decision-making and planning process. This badge was issued upon successful completion of the knowledge assessment in accordance with the specified passing criteria for the module "Public Participation in Decision-making ".