This paper discusses the development of Swedish policy for mercury waste management. Starting with a description of the development of the policy for hazardous waste management in Sweden, the paper examines the process which led to the parliamentary decision that mercury waste should be gathered...

In this paper we discuss whether environmental impact assessment (EIA) can serve as an arena for including citizens in the decisionmaking process. Through a case study of a proposed extension of a regional airport in Sweden, the role of EIA, and to what degree different actors and arguments...

Social means of risk regulation often only arise <italic>in response to</italic> media attention and public opinion. In contrast, in the case of climate change, the Swedish government <italic>proactively</italic> launched a public information campaign to promote public awareness and knowledge of the risks associated with climate...