The Oil & Gas Industry and the Environment
Module 6: Engaging Stakeholders

 

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  Engaging Stakeholders

One of the underlying tenets of Agenda 21 is the commitment and genuine involvement of all social groups, how well is the oil and gas industry demonstrating a commitment to this concept?

In this module we will explore two aspects of meeting this commitment:

 

Article 1 of the Aarhus Convention states that “In order to contribute to the protection of the right of every person of present and future generations to live in an environment adequate to his or her health and well-being, each Party shall guarantee the rights of access to information, public participation in decision-making, and access to justice”.