Question

make a separate list of advantage of public participation and disadvantage of public participation?
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Answer 1

Answer:

The general benefits of public participation in environmental issues are: educating the public and making them aware of environmental issues, using the knowledge and experience of stakeholders to improve plans and policies, more public understanding and supporting, more openness (transparency in decision-making)

Challenges of Public Participation

Participatory practices can be costly in time and money and may be perceived as inefficient.

There is a knowledge gap to be bridged between citizens and government officials in complex decision-making processes (especially when using specific technical applications)