The Citizens’ Right to Information on Environmental Issues, in the Context of Sustainable Development
The Citizens’ Right to Information on Environmental Issues, in the Context of Sustainable Development

Summary/Abstract: The focus on the sustainable development in the international society is not new; it has been taken up globally as people have become aware of the fact that a thoughtless exploitation of natural resources, with no care for tomorrow’s society, may endanger the very existence of this society. Economic and social progress must not endanger the natural balance of the planet; for this reason, policies ensuring better life quality must be promoted, but this is not enough. A changed mindset on how resources are used is also needed, along with establishing a set of values that each citizen should adopt. All this cannot be performed without pertinent information. Citizens should be educated and informed on the deployment of these policies on sustainable development and should receive the environmental information authorities hold so that they may protect their rights and take part in decision making.Sustainable development still is a challenge for the society, as ways have to be found to reconcile the needs of the current generation with those of future generations. It is a challenge also because relevant policies envisage ambitious and interdependent goals: economic growth, social inclusion (along with eradication of poverty) and environmental protection.

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