A right to know
A space to participate
A demand for environmental justice

The Access Initiative is the largest civil society network in the world dedicated to ensuring that citizens have the right and ability to influence decisions about the natural resources that sustain their communities.

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Transparent, participatory and accountable decision-making is critical to ensuring that development benefits people and the planet. In many countries, citizens and communities face social and environmental injustices that can leave them without a say in the decisions that affect their lives and the resources they depend on. The Access Initiative promotes environmental democracy around the world and undertakes evidence-based advocacy, engagement and capacity building programs that help to achieve this aim.