Kenyon, W., Nevin, C. and Hanley, N. (2003) Enhancing environmental decision-making using citizens' juries. Local Environment, 8(2), pp. 221-232. (doi: 10.1080/1354983032000048514)
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Abstract
Survey techniques such as contingent valuation and opinion polls are used to develop an understanding of consumer preferences for the environment in the context of environmental decision-making. However, the exposure of weaknesses in such methods has led researchers to look to other information-gathering approaches which might enhance, complement or replace survey-based approaches. One such approach is that of the citizens' jury. A citizens' jury consists of a small group of people, selected to represent the general public rather than any interest-group or sector, which meets to deliberate upon a policy question. The paper critically evaluates the role that the citizens' jury might play in aiding environmental decision-making. Two case studies are reported where the citizens' jury process is used: first, to make recommendations on rural environmental projects in the Borders Region of Scotland; and, secondly, on meeting air quality targets in Edinburgh, Scotland. The paper concludes with recommendations on how the citizens' jury might complement other methods of environmental decision support and indicates the role that citizens' juries may play in future environmental and rural decision-making.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Additional Information: | This work was partly funded by the Economic and Social Research Council under the Global Environmental Change Programme and the Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department (SEERAD). Wendy Kenyon is supported by a SEERAD research fellowship. |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Hanley, Professor Nicholas |
| Authors: | Kenyon, W., Nevin, C., and Hanley, N. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
| Journal Name: | Local Environment |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| ISSN: | 1354-9839 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1469-6711 |
| Published Online: | 19 August 2010 |
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