The goal of sustainable development continues via the Rio+20 conference in 2012. This book will enable a broad readership to understand what has been achieved since then and what hasn't. It reminds us of the planetary boundaries we must all live within and and what needs to be addressed for democracy, equity and fairness to survive.

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Grassroots organizations have become a significant global force and an increasingly powerful political factor in the developing countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. These non-governmental organizations (NGOs) fill a compelling need left as a void by governments either corrupt, unwilling, or unable to act effectively. Groups form, motivated by grinding poverty, environmental ruin, or outrageous exploitation. Fisher offers a comprehensive and insightful account of a number of such movements and explores the significance of the NGOs in the overall development process. Her analysis is particularly valuable because of its inclusiveness and the integration it gives to the worldwide phenomenon of grassroots efforts.