ES101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 38: World Wide Fund For Nature, Engo, Environmental Policy
30 Mar 2018
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The political environmental landscape has significantly changed because of the rise of environmental non-government organizations (engos) over the past half century. They range in size and purpose from the local, grassroots level to global, political powerhouses such as world wildlife fund and greenpeace. These groups are often referred to as environmental watchdogs, filling the role of making governments and private industry accountable for their actions and recognizing their impacts on the environment. Some actions in which ngos become involved in include: Collaborating between organizations to lobby for change. Opposing development of harmful projects (e. g. landfills) Establishing land trusts to protect habitat (e. g. wetlands) Exposing corruption and violations of environmental agreements. Brokering debt-for-nature swaps where developing countries agree to protect ecologically important areas in exchange for reduction of their international debt. Serving as watchdogs for environmental accountability at the local level. Publicizing research on impacts and solutions to environmental issues.
