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Briefing The case for public participation in sustainability transitions
Public participation in environmental decision-making is a legal right in Europe. This principle was established two decades ago by the Aarhus Convention. Since then, it has been increasingly recognised that participation is not only a matter of justice and democracy but also a practical necessity for transitioning into sustainability. This briefing focuses on different forms of public participation from a sustainability transitions perspective, highlights its core tenets, principles and pitfalls.
Figure Ratio of population-weighted concentrations of PM₂.₅ in EU NUTS3 regions in the most deprived quintile relative to those in the least deprived quintile, 2007-2020
The graph shows the ratio of the annual average population weighted concentration of PM₂.₅ in the poorest quintile divided by that of the richest quintile of NUTS3 regions in the EU, as measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita at purchasing power standard, per year.
Figure Common bird index in the EU, 1990-2022
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Data Visualization Average greenhouse gas intensity reduction of road transport fuels in Member States, between 2010-2021
In 2020, eleven countries succeeded in decreasing their emission intensities by more than 6%, with Sweden and Finland achieving the highest reductions (19.1% and 7.2% respectively).
Figure Groundwater bodies in chemical status with diffuse pollution from agriculture in 2021 (third RBMP)
The map illustrates groundwater bodies of poor chemical status, affected significantly by diffuse source pollution from agriculture in the EU-27, Norway and Iceland, as reported in national 2021 River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs).
Figure Water bodies failing to achieve good ecological status in 2021 (third RBMP), by River Basin District
The map shows the percentage of European surface water bodies failing to achieve good ecological status in 2021 and by River Basin District, assessed after the EU Water Framework Directive.
Figure object code Groundwater body area failing to achieve good chemical status in 2021 (third RBMP) by river basin district
The map shows, at River Basin District (RBD) level, the chemical status of groundwater bodies in 2021 (3rd River Basin Management Plans -RBMP-) by River Basin District
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Figure Conservation status of agricultural vs. other habitats
The figure shows the conservation status of agricultural versus other habitats
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Figure Proportion of coastal and inland bathing waters of excellent quality in the EU-27 between 2010 and 2023
The figure shows the share of bathing water of excellent quality by type and bathing season.
Figure D source code Proportion of coastal and inland bathing waters of excellent quality in EU-27, Albania and Switzerland, season 2023
The figure shows the share of bathing water of excellent quality by type and country in 2023.
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