Civil society participation in the Scottish marine planning process and the role of Environmental Non-Governmental Organisations

Brooker, E. E.; Hopkins, C. R.; Devenport, E.; Greenhill, L.; Duncan, C.

Abstract

Sustainable development principles are based on the fundamental recognition of humans as an integral part of the ecosystem. Participation of civil society should therefore be central to marine planning processes and enabling ecosystem-based management, and development of mechanisms for effective participation is critical. To date, little attention has been given to the role of Environmental Non-Governmental Organisations (ENGOs) in public participation. In this paper, the results of two workshops, which involved various stakeholders and addressed public participation in marine planning, are reported and discussed in the context of the Scottish marine planning process. ENGOs’ role in communicating complex policies, representing members’ interests and contributing towards participatory governance in marine planning is highlighted. Innovative outreach methods are still required by decision-makers to translate technical information, integrate local knowledge, improve public representation and conserve resources. This could include collaboration with ENGOs to help promote public participation in decision-making processes.

Citation

Brooker, E. E., Hopkins, C. R., Devenport, E., Greenhill, L., & Duncan, C. (2019). Civil society participation in the Scottish marine planning process and the role of Environmental Non-Governmental Organisations. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 62(12), 2101-2123. https://doi.org/10.1080/09640568.2018.1532876

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Oct 3, 2018
• Online Publication Date: Jan 10, 2019
• Publication Date: Oct 15, 2019
• Deposit Date: Aug 20, 2019
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 11, 2020
• Journal: Journal of Environmental Planning and Management
• Print ISSN: 0964-0568
• Electronic ISSN: 1360-0559
• Publisher: Routledge
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 62
• Issue: 12
• Pages: 2101-2123
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09640568.2018.1532876
• Keywords: Marine planning; Civil society; Public participation; Environmental NGO; Scotland
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/2485015
• Publisher URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09640568.2018.1532876
• Additional Information: Peer Review Statement: The publishing and review policy for this title is described in its Aims & Scope.; Aim & Scope: http://www.tandfonline.com/action/journalInformation?show=aimsScope&journalCode=cjep20; Received: 2018-01-20; Accepted: 2018-10-03; Published: 2019-01-10