Transformation of Values in Public Environmental Governance: Challenges in the Dialogue Between Society and Decision-makers

Abstract

Today's world is undergoing major social changes, driven by globalization and climate change, which are leading to a transformation in values, with a fundamental change in the way nature is viewed and valued. This increases the pressure on the government to listen to the needs of organizations representing a wide range of public interests when making decisions. NGOs that share these values are today seeking dialogue with the government. NGOs of all kinds are involved in public governance through co-creation. The aim of this presentation is to analyse the use of co-creation in public environmental governance from a value-based perspective. In the Anthropocene epoch co-creation requires a new evaluation. Such an approach can also lead to changes in public environmental governance. Changes have already taken place, or at least are taking place, in society. Has there already been an institutional transformation that can accommodate this dialogue?