The National Commission for Public Debate is an independent French public authority that guarantees transparent, early public participation in the planning of major projects with significant environmental or socioeconomic impacts. It operates across sectors such as energy, transport, and industry, ensuring that citizens and stakeholders are informed and heard before key decisions are made.
The Commission designs, organizes, and oversees public debates and continuous consultations, facilitates dialogue between project sponsors, local communities, NGOs, and residents, and publishes the materials and outcomes of these processes. For chemical and related industrial projects, it helps frame discussions around site selection, environmental studies, permitting, and infrastructure connections, contributing to informed decision‑making and accountability.
