Thanks Kevin for your very informative reply about the Australian case. The existence of literature (cited in my blog) that contradicts the success you describe shows at least that debate still exists, even in Australia. And as long as such debate mobilizes social and biophysical science, and listens to the various voices, especially those of the poor and vulnerable, we have better chances to see fair and equitable political decisions emerging, adapted to each situation.
Thanks Kevin for your very informative reply about the Australian case. The existence of literature (cited in my blog) that contradicts the success you describe shows at least that debate still exists, even in Australia. And as long as such debate mobilizes social and biophysical science, and listens to the various voices, especially those of the poor and vulnerable, we have better chances to see fair and equitable political decisions emerging, adapted to each situation.