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The Commission on Environmental Cooperation and the U.S. - Mexico border environment

Author
Mumme S., Duncan P.
Journal/Series
The Journal of Environment & Development | Vol. 5(2); 197 - 215; 19 p.
Date
1996
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-059221)
Publisher | Place of publication
University of California | San Diego, CA, USA
Language
English
Country/Territory
United States of America, Mexico
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Institutional profiles International relations/cooperation
Geographical area
North America
Abstract

This study evaluates the new Commission on Environmental Cooperation (CEC) for its potential to contribute to the improvement of the U.S.-Mexico border environment. Drawing on theories of agency influence applied to the CEC, the authors argue that the CEC is currently in a weak position to undertake significant new environmental initiatives along the U.S.-Mexico border. The CEC 's formal mandate and gaps in current institutional mandates may enable the CEC to become an important element in transboundary environmental management at the border if its member governments are willing to support it.