Resource Pointer #152
December 10, 1997
For copies of the following resources, please contact
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*Implementing Agenda 21: NGO Experiences from Around the
World, 1997.* UN Non-Government Liaison Service (NGLS).
Presents articles by a range of non-governmental
organizations (NGOs) about successes and failures since
the UN Conference on Environment and Development
(UNCED). Critiques implementation of Agenda 21 and
examines efforts related to hazardous chemicals,
sustainable development, consumer rights, biodiversity
and other topics. Includes viewpoints of NGOs regarding
implementation of Agenda 21 in individual countries. 176
pp. Free to NGOs. NGLS, Room 6015, 866 UN Plaza, New
York, NY 10017; phone (212) 963-3125; fax (212) 963-
8712; email ngls@igc.org.
*The NGLS Handbook, 1997.* UN Non-Government Liaison
Service (NGLS). Describes UN agencies and projects,
focusing on information relevant to civil society
organizations. Discusses history, operations and extent
of interaction with NGOs for each agency, and gives
contact information for NGO-liaisons. 305 pp. Free to
NGOs. NGLS, Room 6015, 866 UN Plaza, New York, NY 10017;
phone (212) 963-3125; fax (212) 963-8712; email
ngls@igc.org.
*The New Civic Atlas: Profiles of Civil Society in 60
Countries, 1997.* CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen
Participation. Outlines history of civil society
participation and NGOs in 60 countries, and describes
current issues, trends and barriers to effective citizen
movements. Provides brief listing of selected
organizations and resources for each country. 166 pp.
US$15 (US$10 for CIVICUS members). CIVICUS: World
Alliance for Citizen Participation, 919 18th Street, NW,
3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20006; phone (202) 331-8518;
fax (202) 331-8774; email info@civicus.org;
http://www.civicus.org.
*Legal Principles for Citizen Participation, 1997.
CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation.
Discusses necessary legal and regulatory environment in
which citizen organizations can flourish. Examines how
laws influence civil society organizations, and
emphasizes importance of freedom of association,
accountability and transparency. Discusses standards by
which civil society organizations may and may not raise
or spend money, and the implications of taxes and
regulations on civil society activities. 30 pp. US$15
(US$10 for CIVICUS members). CIVICUS: World Alliance for
Citizen Participation, 919 18th Street, NW, 3rd Floor,
Washington, DC 20006; phone (202) 331-8518; fax (202)
331-8774; email info@civicus.org;
http://www.civicus.org.
*Global Civil Society and Global Environmental
Governance: The Politics of Nature from Place to Planet,
1996.* Ronnie Lipschutz with Judith Mayer. Argues that
"place-based" civil society organizations and projects
are necessary to protecting global environment. Provides
case studies of environmental activism by civil society
organizations in Hungary, Indonesia and the U.S., and
emphasizes links among local groups and international
networks. Documents ways these networks have become
increasingly important to governments and international
institutions. 365 pp. US$18.95. State University of New
York Press State University of New York Press c/o CUP
Services, P.O. Box 6525, Ithaca, NY 14851; phone toll
free (800) 666-2211 or (607) 277-2211; fax toll free
(800) 688-2877 or (607) 277-6292; email
orderbook@cupserv.org; http://www.sunypress.edu.
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