The citizen spotlight process Author Markell D. Journal/Series The Environmental Forum | Vol. 18(2); 32 - 43; 12 p. Date 2001 Source IUCN (ID: ANA-066860) Publisher | Place of publication Environmental Law Institute | Washington, DC, USA Document type Article in periodical Language English Country/Territory United States of America, Canada, Mexico Subject Environment gen. Keyword Public participation Data collection/reporting Geographical area North America Abstract The system in the NAFTA side agreement that allows any citizen of the three countries to charge that domestic environmental laws are not being enforced effectively has the potential to complement and therefore strengthen governments' ability to protect the ecosystem. If that promise is realised, it may empower citizens and enhance domestic governments in an increasingly globalised society