From understanding to implementation

The ARGONA project helped us understand how different processes of public participation and transparency work, how they relate to decision making structures and how they can support societal  decision making processes. This knowledge is now implemented in the IPPA project - see www.ippaproject.eu. The first IPPA report, intended to be an “easy to read” report for linking ARGONA achievements to the implementation in IPPA, can be downloaded here: IPPA Deliverable 6.1.
 

Integration of risk governance methods

In the CARGO project different approaches to risk governance including risk informed decision-making, the precautionary principle, and risk deliberation were integrated into a comprehensive approach that incorporates both scientific assessment and public values - See The CARGO project.
 

The safe space and the RISCOM Model

Stakeholders often need a safe space for their involvement, for example in cases when they don't find it suitable to form a partnership together with the implementer aiming for shared solutions. The Transparency Arena using the RISCOM Model is a safe space tailored for stakeholders who want to join to increase their understanding of the issues and also of their respective views without being felt like hostages for a certain purpose.
 

Transparency and Accountability in Science and Politics
The Awareness Principle

Author: Kjell Andersson
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

In this book Kjell Andersson challenges the role of scientists and expertise in policy making as well as the idea of deliberative democracy. Andersson proposes an awareness principle as an integral part of the representative political system. He then suggests a practical framework for the creation of arenas that can set the principle into practice. See http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=281166

 

Geological repository systems for safe disposal of spent nuclear fuels and radioactive waste

Editors: J Ahn, University of California, Berkeley and M J Apted, INTERA Inc., USA
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Kjell Andersson has contributed to the book with a chapter "Methods for social dialogue in the establishment of radioactive waste management programs" which deals with issues such as "The emergence of participation in nuclear waste management", "Rationales for participation in nuclear waste management programs" and "The Swedish dialogue and transparency process".

http://www.woodheadpublishing.com/en/book.aspx?bookID=1560

Dr Tero Varjoranta, Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority, STUK, Finland: "A very valuable and useful work, since in addition to scientific and technological issues, the book draws attention to the critical role of independent regulatory review and social engagement, which are vital to the successful implementation of geological repository systems."