ISSN 1671-3710
CN 11-4766/R
主办:中国科学院心理研究所
出版:科学出版社

Advances in Psychological Science ›› 2018, Vol. 26 ›› Issue (10): 1711-1723.doi: 10.3724/SP.J.1042.2018.01711

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Socio-environmental impacts and social licence: A critical review and future directions

ZHANG Airong1(), CHEN Jun-Fang2,3, KUANG Yi2,3, WANG Xiao-Ming2,3, WU Xiao-Ju2,3, YANG Shu-Wen2,3, ZHENG Rui2,3, LI Shu2,3   

  1. 1 Adaptive Urban and Social Systems, Land and Water, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Qld 4102, Australia
    2 CAS Key Laboratory of Behavioral Science, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
    3 Department of Psychology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
  • Received:2018-05-15 Online:2018-10-15 Published:2018-08-27
  • Contact: ZHANG Airong E-mail:zhang@csiro.au
  • Supported by:
    *2016 Australian Studies Program jointly funded by the Foundation for the Australian Studies in China and the Australia-China Council .(ABN 23 151 021 037)

Abstract:

Public awareness of environmental issues and engagement in environmental protection has been greatly improved with the rapid economic development. As a result, the deployment of projects with potential impacts on environment and human societies faces substantial challenge from the public. To ensure the success of such projects, receiving only government approval and meeting legal and regulation requirements is no longer enough. Public acceptance becomes essential, that is to acquire a social licence to operate (SLO). Projects without the SLO can be faced with great risks and financial loss. Although having gained widespread attention in mining, chemical industries and other related fields, the concept of SLO has gained attention from psychologists quite recently. The present article reviews the origin and measurement of the concept of SLO, as well as the approaches to obtain and maintain a SLO. We further highlight the fundamental drivers of SLO and the implications for policy makers. Future directions are discussed to address the challenges regarding the measurement and acquisition of SLO.

Key words: social licence to operate, community, stakeholder, psychological typhoon eye effect, environmental impact, community environment