Environmental NGOs in World Politics - Linking the Local and the Global (Hardcover)

There has been enormous growth in the size and number of environmental NGOs, (non governmental organizations), in recent years. This has happened, mainly because of a generally slow or in some cases, negative response, by governments towards an escalating global environmental crisis. This book examines how NGOs have grown in importance to a point where they now act as key bargainers and agents within the emerging field of world environmental politics. By linking local and global issues, NGOs are able to highlight ecological issues of importance and promote social learning. The authors use four case studies, including the Great Lakes water negotiations, the ivory trade ban and Antarctic environmental protection, to illustrate the breadth of NGO activity and the diversity of their politics. The case studies also demonstrate how NGOs have to face tough environmental choices and how they often move outside the traditional structures of world politics when governmental action is insufficient in addressing environmental issues.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 1994
First published:	1994
Authors:	Matthias Finger • Thomas Princen
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	276
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-11509-4
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social work > Charities & voluntary services Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-11509-4
Barcode:	9780415115094

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