Links to information on dialogue processes

New Zealand

• Caught in the headlights: New Zealanders' reflections on possums, control options and genetic engineering (Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment)
  This study explores the interactions between science, regulatory agencies and communities with a particular focus on the possum biocontrol options, most of which involve genetic engineering, that are currently being researched in New Zealand.
• Collaborative learning for environmental management (Landcare Research)
  These web pages outline the social research conducted by Landcare Research into ways of improving the quality of environmental management decision-making. Links are provided to examples of their work including online reports and papers.
• Dialogue between the science and community (Ministry of Research Science and Technology)
• A process for enhancing dialogue on biosecurity issues (Landcare Research)
• Constructive Conversations (University of Canterbury)

International dialogue sites

Canada

• The Citizen's Handbook

United Kingdom

• Involve – People & Participation
• Viewfinder: a policy maker’s guide to public involvement (PDF 210KB)
• DEMOS – a think tank for everyday democracy
• New Economics Foundation:
  • Democs: deliberative meeting of citizens
  • Participation and democracy
• Science and Society (House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology)
• Institute of Public Policy Research
• Open Channels: Public Dialogue in Science and Technology (PDF357KB) (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology)
• Joseph Rowntree Foundation
• Participation Handbook (PDF 934KB) (Scottish Parliament)
• Public Participation Toolbox (PDF 177KB) (International Association for Public Participation)
• Forums for Dialogue: Developing Legitimate Authority through Communication and Consultation (Nirex)
• Participatory Learning and Action
• Engagement work by the Sustainable Development Commission
• Sciencewise Expert Resource Centre

United States

• National Issues Forums
• America Speaks
• Public Agenda
• Kettering Foundation

Sites about dialogue with young people

• Participation: Spice it up!: Practical Tools of Engaging Children and Young People in Planning and Consultation (Dynamix and Save the Children Fund)
• So you want to consult with children? A toolkit of good practice (International Save the Children Alliance)
• Youth Participation Pack (Keep It Real) (Youth Scotland)