Gobernabilidad ambiental
Subtitle: la participación de la sociedad civil en la gestión de los recursos naturales y el ambiente : evaluación de la aplicación del Principio 10 en Centroamérica
By: [editor, Ricardo Sol Arriaza ; asistente, Luis Diego Segura]
Publisher: FUNPADEM; Programa de Sociedad Civil y Participación, ProSCyP
Published: 2009
Place of publication: San José
Language: spa
Number of pages: 138
ISBN-13: 9789968875752
Subjects: Natural resources
Other titles: Participación de la sociedad civil en la gestión de los recursos naturales y el ambiente : evaluación de la aplicación del Principio 10 en Centroamérica
Description: Principle 10 states: Environmental issues are best handled with the participation of all concerned citizens, at the relevant level.  At the national level, each  individual shall have appropriate access to information concerning the environment that is held by public authorities, including information on  hazardous materials and activities in their communities, and the opportunity  to participate in decision-making processes. States shall facilitate and  encourage public awareness and participation by making information widely  available. Effective access to judicial and administrative proceedings,  including redress and remedy, shall be provided.