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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