ABSTRACT
Various forms of global civic action are emerging in response to both the opportunities and threats posed by global change. These are the new and fast-moving tectonic plates of associational activity. They present great challenges to civil society and policy-makers alike. This book has explored many examples of this phenomenon in order to assess the effectiveness of these experiences, the organizational and governance challenges experienced and what general lessons can be deduced. It is hoped that these findings are of use to civil society leaders, to policy-makers who have to respond to civil society pressure and to academics studying civil society.
