This Manual attempts to link these two areas of MEA formulation and civil society participation. Its goal is to both strengthen multi-stakeholder participation and Introduction ix increase political momentum for effective MEA development, implementation and enforcement. The two are interdependent and equally essential: by strengthening the effectiveness of stakeholders' involvement, MEAs themselves become more relevant, more resilient and more resolute.

The format of the Manual follows the sequence of governments' and NGOs' actual work on conferences and treaties. It provides step-by-step background information, 'inside the process' guidance, and expert advice on how stakeholders can effectively engage in developing and implementing MEAs. It contains essential information for activists working in a wide range of issues and arenas of action, and it provides access to additional academic, institutional and web-based resources that analyze and promote civil society participation.

Published in May 2007 (c) 2007, UNEP ISBN: 978-92-807-2808-8
Job Number: DEL/0933/NA
Produced by the UNEP Division of Environmental Law and Conventions (DELC)

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