These workshop proceedings deal with the local partnership methodology employed in Belgium in order to develop an integrated proposal to the national government to construct and operate a disposal facility for low-level radioactive waste that is adapted to local conditions. The partnerships were formed among representatives of local organisations in affected communities and representatives of the Belgian national radioactive waste management agency. Insights are provided into a unique - and so far very successful - governance approach to dealing with interests, values and knowledge in managing risk.

Chapter 1. Cover and Table of Contents
Chapter 2. Summary
Chapter 3. International Perspective
Chapter 4. General Introduction to the Belgian Context
Chapter 5. Opening of the Workshop
Chapter 6. Session 1: Dealing with Interests and Values in Managing Risk
Chapter 7. Session 2: Dealing with Knowledge in Managing Risk
Chapter 8. Session 3: Building a Relationship to a Concrete Waste Management Project Based on Interests, Values and Knowledge
Chapter 9. Closing Session
Chapter 10. Closing Remarks
Chapter 11. Annex: List of Participants