What people have said about the book: ‘for a realistic discussion of the UN programme for sustainable development… look no further. This book shows us where we are, and spells out clearly how much more needs to be done’Matthew Taylor MP, Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesman ‘a very important contribution to the environmental debate five years…
“This highly readable collection focuses on the issue of global civil society. This is (rather narrowly) defined as ‘the arena in which people come together to advance their interests they hold in common, not for profit or political power, but because they care enough about something to take collective action’ (Edwards, p.2). There is an…
“This book analyses new forms of inclusive decision-making processes based on participation of different groups with a stake in sustainable development issues”.Giusy Chiovato Rambaldo “This practical guide explains how multi-stakeholder processes can be organised and implemented in order to resolve the complex issues in and around sustainable forms of development, whilst recognising the rights of, and risks faced…
‘An extraordinary review of a complex and evolving dilemma. We should all set aside time to read it thoroughly’NOEL MORRIN, INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT DIRECTOR, RMC GROUP PLC ‘The 1992 Earth Summit was a real milestone in global environmental diplomacy. This timely and challenging book provides both a progress report and a compelling agenda for Earth Summit…
‘How to Lobby has been a great tool for the trade union movement. It has helped our members understand the intergovernmental process and therefore to be much more effective. This book is a must for anyone involved in international politics’LUCIEN ROYER, Global Union’s Director of Occupational, Health, Safety and Environment ‘Felix Dodds is the Milo Minderbender…
“The guide will be widely used in the Commonwealth and beyond to promote understanding and engagement in the WSSD process at all levels.” Don McKinnon Commonwealth Secretary General The World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg in 2002 brought together thousands of delegates who mapped out the future of the global sustainable development agenda. The resulting technical document, the…
“A highly significant and relevant publication! The authors describe in admirable clarity a daunting array of contemporary global challenges and offer realistic and achievable responses. Both the public and policy makers alike are left in no doubt as to the urgency of concerted international action to address threats that affect us all.” Javier Solana EU High…
May 2007 Downloadable from http://www.stakeholderforum.org Foreword Achim Steiner UNEP Executive Director Written by Felix Dodds (SF), Megan Howell (SF), Michael Strauss (Earth Media), Maria Onestini (CEDEA) and UNEP. Introduction: Felix Dodds and Michael Strauss Written by Felix Dodds (SF), Megan Howell (SF), Michael Strauss (Earth Media), Maria Onestini (CEDEA and UNEP.Over the past several decades, the…
The Influence of Nongovernmental Organizations in International Environmental NegotiationsEdited by Michele M. Betsill and Elisabeth CorellForeword by Felix Dodds “Without doubt, this book will become the new standard in efforts to explore the roles that NGOs play in international environmental negotiations.”–Oran Young, Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, University of California, Santa Barbara Over…
