1. 4.3.2 Governmental vs. Non-governmental Organizations (notebook page 153)

2. Conservation Organizations
Want to preserve species and habitats
Some are local, others are global
Governmental organizations – follow policies of one or more governments and are funded by governments
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) – funded by individuals or independent groups.

3. UNEP and WWF United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Coordinates the United Nations work on the environment
Helps LEDCs implement environmentally sound policies
Develops environmental laws covering: atmosphere, marine and terrestrial ecosystems and green economy.
World Wide Fund for Nature/World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
NGO, International
Independent organization, but works with businesses, gov’ts and local communities
Creates sustainable solutions that work for people and nature
Ultimate goal = “People living in harmony with nature”

4. UNEP and WWF Have similar ideals, but operate differently.
Government organization
(UNEP)
Non-governmental organization (NGO)
(WWF)

5. UNEP and WWF Government organization (UNEP)
Non-governmental organization(NGO)
(WWF)
Use of media
Professionals produce statements
Orgs have good communication with media outlets such as TV and news
Use the internet, advertisements, membership drives, and direct action
May produce press packs and leaflets

6. UNEP and WWF Government organization (UNEP)
Non-governmental organization(NGO)
(WWF)
Speed of response
Slow, often many countries are involved in negotiations
Each country may have its own view or legal position
Generally faster because NGOs are independent…able to make decisions quickly

7. UNEP and WWF Government organization (UNEP)
Non-governmental organization(NGO)
(WWF)
Diplomatic constraints
Often held back by political arguments between countries
Must respect legal requirements of each nation
Not affected by diplomatic constraints

8. UNEP and WWF Government organization (UNEP)
Non-governmental organization(NGO)
(WWF)
Political influence
Organization has direct links to governments of many countries
Influence is indirect
Depends on lobbying and pressure groups

9. UNEP and WWF Government organization (UNEP)
Non-governmental organization(NGO)
(WWF)
Legal powers
Can pass laws on environmental issues
No actual legal powers.
Public opinion and pressure are used.

10. IUCN (Int’l Union for Conservation of Nature)
Made of more than 1100 member organizations in 10 countries
200 gov’t orgs
900 NGOs
Leading authority on the environment and sustainable development
Supported and funded by donors including gov’ts, institutions, NGOs, intergov’t orgs, companies and individuals.