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Sediment and society: an approach for assessing management of contaminated sediments and stakeholder involvement in Norway.
- Source :
- Journal of Soils & Sediments: Protection, Risk Assessment, & Remediation; Jun2010, Vol. 10 Issue 2, p202-208, 7p, 2 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Introduction Management options for large-scale contaminated sediment remediation projects can be challenging with regard to competing stakeholder interests. This has become apparent during the Oslofjord sediment remediation project (2005-2009) which caused considerable public discussion. Background To learn from this project, the 'Sediment and society' project was initiated to develop a collaborative approach that will incorporate local and scientific knowledge in order to achieve mutual gains, win-win outcomes for the stakeholders, in the management of contaminated marine sediments. Method development The project focuses on two Norwegian harbours: Oslo Harbour and Bergen Harbour. The Oslo Harbour case has been analysed ex-post, using elements of risk governance: participation, communication, information/ knowledge and risk perception. The Bergen Harbour case is focused on the establishment of a citizens' jury as well as a stakeholder panel in Bergen Harbour. Preliminary results and observations Thus far, the results suggest three important commonalities or challenges for stakeholder involvement: (1) how to include people who have important management information and local knowledge, but notmuch influence in the decision-making process; (2) how to secure resources to ensure participation and (3) how to engage and motivate stakeholders to participate early in the sediment remediation planning process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14390108
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Soils & Sediments: Protection, Risk Assessment, & Remediation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 48349626
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11368-009-0182-x