Mediation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-016882",
  "term": "Mediation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A voluntary process in which a neutral third party assists the parties to a dispute in working towards a mutually acceptable agreement. A mediator has no authority to make decisions, but assists the disputants in identifying their interests, developing and evaluating options, and, where possible, negotiating an agreement. Mediation styles differ widely with some mediators making minimal procedural suggestions and intervening only to overcome and impasse, and others forge the details of an agreement.\n\n2. \"Mediation\" is a process in which a neutral third party (the mediator) helps disputants reach a mutually satisfying settlement of their differences. Mediation is voluntary, informal and confidential. The mediator helps the disputants to communicate clearly, to listen carefully and to consider creative ways to reach resolution. The mediator makes no judgments about the people or the conflict, and issues no decision. Any agreement that is reached must satisfy all the disputants.",
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "references": [
    "Alternative Dispute Resolution Terms",
    "Public Involvement Terms & Definitions"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/mediation/"
}