Public participation in the environmental field

To what extent must the public be involved in draft legislation or other plans that have an impact on the environment?

• Aims and motives of the Aarhus Convention
• Content and implementation of the Aarhus Convention in the EU and in Austria
• General information on public participation in decision-making procedures
• Decision-making procedures with public participation
• Environment-related plans, programs and policies
• Preparation of laws and regulations with environmental impact
• General information on access to justice in environmental matters
• Request for review before an independent body or in court
• Other options for review and dispute resolution
• Further information