At last the new book is out Climate Change and Energy Insecurity -- edited by Andrew Higham, Richard Sherman and Felix Dodds with the Foreword by UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner: chapters by Lord Stern, Linda Adams, Nnimmo Bassey, Ambassador Stuart, Beck, Craig Bennett, Barbara J. Bramble, Gidon, Bromberg, European Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas, Director General UN Foor and Agriculture Organisation, Jacques Diouf, Executive Secretary of the Convention for Biological Diversity Ahmed Djoghlaf, Felix Dodds, Michael K. Dorsey, former Executive Director of UNEP Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Ladeene Freimuth, former German Environment Minister Sigmar Gabriel, Winston Gereluk, Devyani Gupta, Andrew Higham, Steve Howard, Nader al Khateeb, Melinda Kimble, Johan Kuylenstierna, Jürgen Maier, Munqeth Mehyar, Michael Moore, Derek Osborn, Lucien Royer, South African Tourism Minister and former Environment Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk, Richard Sherman, Andrew Simms, Chris Spence, Nicholas Stern (Lord Stern of Brentford, Kt, FBA), Dave Trouba

Maurice Strong the Secretary General of the Rio and Stockholm Earth Summits said of the book;

“'We must treat climate as a security issue, the most important threat to global security we will ever face. Energy is at the heart of this transition. Climate security and energy security are two sides of the same coin: one cannot be achieved without the other. This book is an important contribution to exploring this vital part of the environmental security agenda."

P. Simran Sethi, Associate Professor of Journalism and Mass Communcations, University of Kansas and Founding Writer/ Co-Host of Sundance Channel's environmental programming "The Green" said:

Climate and energy are two of the most urgent and formidable issues of our times. This seminal text comprehensively details our challenges and explains the ways in which they are inextricably linked to human rights and environmental stewardship.'

and Ashok Khosla, Chairman, Development Alternatives and President, IUCN and the Club of Rome

New book out 'Gatecrashers, controversial organisations, what future for NGOs in the new global governance' - publisher: Dalloz. Chapter by Felix Dodds entitled: 'The conditions necessary for the success of an NGO Coalition'.

Edited by Felix Dodds

A passionate indictment of the major political parties in Britain today for their failure to face the biggest issues on the British political agenda.

These are issues of survival / not just of ourselves or our families, not just of the immediate environment or of our own country, but of the world itself. Politicians of every tradition have let us down, They offer the superficial appeal of a temporary prosperity. They make no promise for the future.

This book brings together prominent people from socialist, liberal and green traditions together with those from whose experience lies in pressure groups. What they have in common is more remarkable than what divides them despite the fact that they have been candidates for opposing political parties. The empty rhetoric of the twentieth century politics has proved of no worth. This book explores the opportunities for a new and green parliamentary politics which will take us beyond the politics of Thatcher and Kinnock and into the 21st century

Preface Felix Dodds

Green Values Jeremy Seabrook

A Critique Towards Realignment Michael Meadowcroft (former MP)

Liberal Values Into the 1990s Simon Hebditch

Ecological Sustainability Peter Tatchell

We are all Connected Meg Beresford

The Environmental Crisis Simon Hughes MP

Creating the New Economic Orthodoxy Liz Crosbie

Reclaiming the Politics of Emancipation Hilary Wainwright

Towards a Green Europe and a Green World Petra Kelly (former member of the German Parliament)

Liberal Roots to a Green Future Tim Cooper

Moves Towards a Green Future Jean Lambert (now MEP)

A Strategy for New Alliances Peter Hain (now MP)

Green Strategy Sara Parkin

The Politics of Realignment  Felix Dodds and Mike Harskin

Realigning the Vision Jonathon Porritt

APRIL 1997

What people have said about the book:

'for a realistic discussion of the UN programme for sustainable development... look no further. This book shows us where we are, and spells out clearly how much more needs to be done'
Matthew Taylor MP, Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesman

'a very important contribution to the environmental debate five years on from Rio'
Richard C I Bate, Director, International Chamber of Commerce

'a timely, well-researched, enjoyable read'
Cliff Curtis, Political Adviser, Greenpeace International

'offers the reader an opportunity to see what Rio was all about, how much we have achieved and signposts for the future. It is required reading for all concerned about the impact of the UN process on international, national and local environment and policies'
Barbara Young, RSPB
 

Edited by Felix Dodds

In the years since the Rio Earth Summit, what has been achieved? "The Way Forward" is the essential guide to the progress made at the intergovernmental level and also by national governments, NGOs and grassroots agencies; considers the successes and failures of the last five years; and identifies the main developments that need to be addressed in the future. The contributors come from a variety of disciplines, and all are leading experts in their fields. The essays represent all the interest groups involved - NGOs, governments, international agencies, the business community and community action groups

Introduction by Jonathon Porritt

Preface by Gus Speth Administrator UNDP

Part One looks at the key agreements of the Rio Summit, what has happened since 1992, and how they might develop in the future:

Authors: Chip Linder, Felix Dodds and Tom Bigg, Peter Newell, Fiona McConnell, Carole Saint-Laurent, Camila Toulmin, Philippe  Sands

Part Two assesses the roles and responsibilities of the major stakeholders in implementing the agreements reached at Rio:

Authors: Peter Mucke,  Jeb Brugman, Borg Stigson, Winstan Gereluk and Lucien Royer, Zonny Wood

“This highly readable collection focuses on the issue of global civil society. This is (rather narrowly) defined as 'the arena in which people come together to advance their interests they hold in common, not for profit or political power, but because they care enough about something to take collective action' (Edwards, p.2). There is an immediate problem with this definition. The focus of the book is on NGOs and social movements. Such movements are certainly a key part of global civil society, but are not all of it.”

Kiely, Ray

Edited by Michael Edwards and John Gaventa

Civil society, or citizen's groups, have taken centre stage in international policy debates and global problem solving. They hold out the promise of a global community and global governance. This volume, by leading scholars and participants, shows how to understand the changes that are occurring, particularly in relation to the international institutions involved. It includes case studies from all the major social movements of the 1990s.

Introduction  by Michael Edwards

Part 1 Conceptual frameworks

Ethical globalization by John Clark

Transnational civil society  by Ann Florini

Part II Global Campaigns Global Civil Society and the International Financial Institutions

Transnational civil society coalitions and the World Bank by David Brown and Jonathan Fox

Information, location and legitimacy by Paul Nelson

 Constructing a Southern constituency for global advocacy by Manuel Chiriboga

The IMF and civil society  by Jan  Aart Scholte

Civil society participation in multilateral lending operations by Diana Tussie and Maria Fernanda Tuozzo

Part III Global Campaigns

Landmines: NGO-government collaboration by Matthew Scott

Jubilee 2000 by Carole Collins, Zie Gariyo and Tony Burdon

Cross-border organizing around alternatives to free trade  by John Cavanagh, Sarah Anderson and Karen Hansen Kuhn

 National coalitions and global campaigns: The International Children's Rights Movement by Tom Lent and Roy Trivedy

The global spread of participatory approaches to development by Kamal Singh

Global citizen action on the environment  by Peter Newell

From the corridors of power to the global negotiating table by Felix Dodds

Part  IV Lessons Learned

 International networking for women's human rights  by Charlotte Bunch with Peggy Antrobus, Samantha Frost and Niamh Reilly

Community exchanges for urban transformation  by Sheela Patel, Joel Bolnick and Diana Mitlin

 NGOs, research and international advocacy  by Caroline Harper

 Effective international campaigns by Jennifer Chapman

Global citizen action  by John Gaventa

January 2002

"This book analyses new forms of inclusive decision-making processes based on participation of different groups with a stake in sustainable development issues".

Giusy Chiovato Rambaldo

"This practical guide explains how multi-stakeholder processes can be organised and implemented in order to resolve the complex issues in and around sustainable forms of development, whilst recognising the rights of, and risks faced by, all parties."

IUCN

By Minu Hemmati with Felix Dodds and Jasmin Enayati and Jan McHarry

Governments, business, international bodies and local groups are turning to multi-stakeholder processes to find practical ways forward. This book explains how MSPs can be organized to deliver their potential for successful resolution of complex issues and for sustainable development. It includes detailed examples and provides practical checklists, explaining how to get beyond adversarial politics and achieve positive results.

'An extraordinary review of a complex and evolving dilemma. We should all set aside time to read it thoroughly'
NOEL MORRIN, INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT DIRECTOR, RMC GROUP PLC

‘The 1992 Earth Summit was a real milestone in global environmental diplomacy. This timely and challenging book provides both a progress report and a compelling agenda for Earth Summit 2002 and beyond'
JONATHON PORRITT, DIRECTOR, FORUM FOR THE FUTURE

‘If the first Earth Summit was high on idealism but low on practicality, Earth Summit 2002 threatens to reverse the pattern. This vital pre-summit reader manages to combine the highest and best of both’
DAVID BOYLE, NEW ECONOMICS FOUNDATION

Edited by Felix Dodds with Toby Middleton

The success of “Rio+10” in Johannesburg in 2002 is vital for the world in the coming century. In this volume, leading participants, from ministers, UN officials, and NGOs present a frank view of the lack of progress since Rio. They set out the goals the international community must aim for and the means of achieving them. Earth Summit 2002 will be a key text and a catalyst for action for the huge array of organizations and individuals involved in environmental and developmental issues and the political processes surrounding them.

Foreword From Rio to Earth Summit 2002 by Klaus Toepfer

Introduction by Derek Osborn

Preface by Felix Dodds
 

Chapters by:  Simon Upton, Nitin Desai, Victoria Elias, Jeb Brugman, Winston Gereluk and Lucien Royer, Minu Hemmati, Maximo Kalaw, Stephan Bass, Dieke Peters, Cletus A Avoka, Barbara Bramble,  Andrew Simms, Rob Lake, Margaret Brusasco Mackenzie,  Herbert Giradet,  Nina Rao, Frans de Man, Jagjit Plabe and Pieter van de Gaag, Chip Lindner,  Gro Harlem Brindtland, Laurie Michaelis, John Gummer MP, Rosalie Gardner, Jurgan Maier, Felix Dodds,

'How to Lobby has been a great tool for the trade union movement. It has helped our members understand the intergovernmental process and therefore to be much more effective. This book is a must for anyone involved in international politics'
LUCIEN ROYER, Global Union's Director of Occupational, Health, Safety and Environment

'Felix Dodds is the Milo Minderbender of the Stakeholder world' ALEX KIRBY (BBC)

'Stakeholder Forum is a little-known organisation that has nevertheless been the source of many of the most hopeful initiatives at the summit (World Summit on Sustainable Development)' GEOFFREY LEAN, Independent on Sunday

'Civil society's efforts to advance the cause of sustainable development require clever, focused and long-term advocacy, by ever greater numbers of activists. 'Mine is a Cafe Latte' is an invaluable tool for anyone wishing to understand and contribute effectively to the competition of good ideas that intergovernmental meetings should be'
PAUL HOHNEN, former Strategic Director, Greenpeace International

"A genius for convincing the most sceptical legislator of the eminent reasonableness of the sustainable development case."  JOHN GUMMER MP former Secretary of State for the Environment

January 2005

"The guide will be widely used in the Commonwealth and beyond to promote understanding and engagement in the WSSD process at all levels."

Don McKinnon Commonwealth Secretary General

The World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg in 2002 brought together thousands of delegates who mapped out the future of the global sustainable development agenda. The resulting technical document, the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation (JPOI), identifies priorities in the implementation of Agenda 21 and other international agreements and commitments that will take these priorities forward. This plain language version provides an invaluable reference to the outcomes of the WSSD by explaining the JPOI clearly for the lay person and expert alike.

Contents

Foreword by Commonwealth Secretary General

Preface by Felix Dodds and Chip Lindner

Background

“A highly significant and relevant publication! The authors describe in admirable clarity a daunting array of contemporary global challenges and offer realistic and achievable responses. Both the public and policy makers alike are left in no doubt as to the urgency of concerted international action to address threats that affect us all.”

Javier Solana EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy

Edited by Felix Dodds (Executive Director Stakeholder Forum)

and Tim Pippard (Content Editor Jane's Information Group)

Security has tended to be seen as based on military force, yet this illusion is crumbling, literally and figuratively, before our eyes in the conflict zones of Iraq, Afghanistan and equatorial Africa. It is now clear that real human security, defined by the Commission on Human Security as 'protecting vital freedoms', can only be achieved if the full range of issues that underpin human security - including environmental integrity - are addressed. This ground-breaking book, authored by prominent international decision-makers, tackles the global human security problem across the range of core issues. The authors identify the causes of insecurity, articulate the linkages between the different elements of human security and outline an agenda for engaging stakeholders from across the globe in building the foundations of genuine and lasting human security for all nations and all people.

 Introduction       Celso Amorim (Brazilian Foreign Minister)

Foreword           Dr Klaus Toepfer (Executive Director UNEP)

Chapters by: David Hannay, Anders Lidén and Anna Karin Eneström, Oliver Richmond and Jason Franks, Marian Hobbs, Noeleen Heyzer,  Jan Pronk , Hilary Benn  MP, Melinda Kimble ,  Devyani Gupta , Dr. Christine Durbak and Dr. Claudia Strauss, Jeffrey McNeely, Henrique Cavalacanti, Patricia Wouters ,  Anna Tibaijuka,  Jim Garrison, Sabin Mendibil Intxaurraga, Hannah Griffiths, Felix Dodds, Serge Lepeltier