Factors affecting public and political acceptance for the implementation of geological disposal.

This publication identifies conditions which affect (either increase or decrease) public concern for and political acceptance of the development and implementation of programs for geological disposal of long lived radioactive waste. It also looks at how interested citizens can be associated in the d...

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Corporate Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Vienna : International Atomic Energy Agency, 2007.
Series:IAEA-TECDOC. 1566.
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Summary:This publication identifies conditions which affect (either increase or decrease) public concern for and political acceptance of the development and implementation of programs for geological disposal of long lived radioactive waste. It also looks at how interested citizens can be associated in the decision making process in such a way that their input enriches the outcome of a more socially robust and sustainable solution. The publication also considers how to optimize risk management, addressing the needs and expectations of the public and of other relevant stakeholders. Factors of relevance for societal acceptance conditions are identified for the different stages of a repository program and implementation process, from policy development to the realization of the repository itself. Further, they are described and analyzed through case studies from several countries, illustrating the added value of broadening the technical dimension with social dialogue and insight into value judgements.--Publisher's description.
Item Description:"October 2007."
Physical Description:51 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 47-50).
ISBN:9789201065070
9201065078
ISSN:1011-4289 ;