Negotiated Approaches to Environmental Decision Making in Communities:
An Exploration of Lessons Learned

National Institute for Dispute Resolution and the Coalition to Improve Management in State and Local Government

This resource for government and civic leaders helps communities negotiate policies for sustainable development. The current devolution of authority from the federal to the state and local level has had a significant impact on the development and implementation of environmental policy at all levels of government. This publication can help you:

• Understand the current trends in federal and state environmental policy;
• Explore the lessons learned from case studies of collaborative decision making for resolving environmental disputes and developing sustainable communities;
• Analyze the role of collaborative processes in resolving environmental disputes; and
• Map out a new "Negotiated Environmental Strategy" for your community.

Policy makers and community leaders alike will find the guiding principles and lessons learned helpful in designing community-based approaches to environmental issues.

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