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The respectable politics of climate change: the epistemic communities and NGOs

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This article examines the activities of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) regarding climate change. The authors discuss three ways in which NGOs are engaged in the climate change debate: developing policy solutions, lobbying and campaigning, and the production of research papers in which pertinent information is offered.

Author: Gough, Clair, Shackley, Simon
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: International Affairs
Subject: International relations
ISSN: 0020-5850
Year: 2001
Political activity, Non-governmental organizations, Nongovernmental organizations, Climatic changes, Climate change, Environmental protection

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Biodiversity and business: coming to terms with the 'grand bargain'

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An evaluation is presented on approaches for benefit-sharing between biologically rich and technologically rich nations. These include partnerships between business communities and resource countries that link commercial use to conservation and sustainable development efforts.

Author: Kate, Kerry Ten, Laird, Sarah A.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: International Affairs
Subject: International relations
ISSN: 0020-5850
Year: 2000
Statistical Data Included, Research, Sustainable development

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Introduction and overview

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An analysis is presented on the concept of corporate citizenship, or a causal link between business activity and the environment. The role of governments in fostering this concept is also discussed.

Author: Ward, Halina
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: International Affairs
Subject: International relations
ISSN: 0020-5850
Year: 2000

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Subjects list: Planning, International aspects, Environmental aspects, Environmental policy, Biological diversity, Biodiversity, Corporate social responsibility
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