ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE FOR ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITYA STUDY OF IRPC INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.14456/jesm.2025.8Keywords:
Environmental Governance, Access to Information, Access to Public participation, Access to JusticeAbstract
The main objectives of this research were to study the process of environmental governance of IRPC Industrial Estate including success factors and obstacles which hinder success in order to determine a means to promoting and supporting environmental governance a study of this project. This research was conducted by In-depth Interviews from key informants, including executives or officials of the IRPC Industrial Estate, community leaders, citizens, central and local government agencies, academics from various related agencies/environmental NGOs, together with the study of relevant documents. The Access Initiative, TAI was applied as the majority indicator of this research which including 3 parts. There are access to accessibility, access to people’s participation and access to justice.
The result found that the IRPC Industrial Zone's operations are conducted in accordance with environmental governance principles and in compliance with the law. Information dissemination processes are implemented through various media, and public consultations are conducted to listen to public opinions and understand public needs to foster community participation in environmental management. Compensation and redress procedures are also in place for affected individuals. Recommendations from this study include: IRPC Industrial Zone should enhance community knowledge and understanding, and a clear redress process for those affected by its operations should be established. Furthermore, the public should be aware of their rights and responsibilities, learn about, and be open-minded and accepting of IRPC's operations.
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