The book delves into the technical concepts and legal frameworks surrounding radioactive waste management across various countries. It emphasizes the ethical, legal, and social implications of radioactive waste, providing a comprehensive overview that informs readers about the complexities of this critical issue.
Zivilgesellschaftliche Organisationen (CSO) sind entscheidend für die Umsetzung nachhaltiger Entwicklung (SD) und fördern sozialen Wandel. Dieses Handbuch beleuchtet den Einfluss von CSO auf Governance-Prozesse aus drei Perspektiven: theoretische Konzepte, praktische Fallstudien und Kooperationen zwischen Wissenschaft und Zivilgesellschaft. Herausgeber Ortwin Renn ist Professor für Umweltsoziologie.
One of the major challenges of our time is the management of risks emanating from modern technologies. Yet as diverse as these technologies are, ranging from nuclear power generation over genetically modified organisms to nanotechnology and many more, as different are the risk management and regulation strategies offered to cope with their potential risks. This book is therefore dedicated to one of these strategies, the Precautionary Principle. The book offers a general model for the implementation of the Precautionary Principle for risk regulation. At the same time, the book integrates various scientific approaches towards the Precautionary Principle, such as the social sciences, natural sciences and law.
The book offers a comprehensive exploration of risk handling by integrating key concepts from various disciplines, including social, engineering, and natural sciences. It progresses through topics such as assessment, evaluation, and management, ultimately addressing the shift from risk management to governance. A significant focus is on systemic risks, particularly those associated with genetically modified organisms, emphasizing their complexity and broader societal impacts. This work is vital for researchers and professionals in multiple fields seeking to understand contemporary risk dynamics.
An issue facing the citizens and governments of modern democracies is the direct participation of the public in the solution of environmental problems. This text provides a basis for the evaluation of models for envrionmental discourse which covers eight regions from North America and Europe.