Environmental planning mediation is a collaborative approach to resolving disputes related to environmental planning and land use issues. The process uses a mediator to assist the involved stakeholder groups in reaching an agreement on how to manage, protect and maintain their environment through effective planning, governance and development techniques.

The mediation process includes setting up a forum or meeting in which parties discuss their respective visions and interests for the environmental resource in question. The mediator then facilitates discussions between the parties, assists them in identifying mutually acceptable solutions, and helps them establish environmental plans or policies that suit the unique circumstances of the particular dispute.

Environmental planning mediation can be used to address a range of environmental matters, including the management of forests, water resources, wildlife habitats, natural reserves and protected areas.

The process allows stakeholders to identify the root causes of the conflict and develop solutions tailored to the specific context of the issue in question. It provides a platform for an inclusive, participatory process that ensures that diverse local perspectives are taken into account, and a safe space to air conflicts and find workable solutions.

Overall, environmental planning mediation allows stakeholders to constructively engage in negotiations to build and implement strategic approaches to environmental development and management that take into account the concerns of all parties involved while still protecting the environment.