NGOs in International Law

Edited by Pierre-Marie Dupuy, Emeritus Professor, University of Paris (Panthéon-Assas), Paris, France and Honorary Professor of International Law, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva, Switzerland and Luisa Vierucci, Researcher, University of Florence, Italy

• Contents:Introduction: A Normative or Pragmatic Definition of NGOs?Christine Bakker and Luisa VierucciPART I: NGOs AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS1. Beyond Consultative Status: Which Legal Framework for an Enhanced Interaction between NGOs and Intergovernmental Organizations? Emanuele Rebasti 2. Domesticating Civil Society at the United NationsOlivier de Frouville3. NGOs and the Development Policy of the European UnionValentina Bettin4. Controversial Developments in the Field of Public Participation in the International Environmental Law ProcessAttila TanziPART II: NGOs, INTERNATIONAL COURTS AND COMPLIANCE REVIEW MECHANISMS5. NGOs Before International Courts and TribunalsLuisa Vierucci6. The Legal Status of NGOs in Environmental Non-compliance Procedures: An Assessment of Law and PracticeCesare PiteaConclusion: Return on the Legal Status of NGOs and on the Methodological Problems which Arise for Legal ScholarshipPierre-Marie DupuyAppendix 1: Questionnaire on the Legal Status of NGOs in International LawAppendix 2: Selected Documents Relating to Recent Developments Relevant to NGOs’ Status Under International LawBibliography Index

'The essays are persuasive and well-written and, all in all, the book makes an indelible contribution to the legal discourse surrounding this subject. Although the essays are presented with sufficient detail and structure for legal specialists, it would be extremely useful for lobbying practitioners. It is equally essential reading for larger NGOs who wish to improve existing partnership efforts as well as smaller NGOs in developing countries who would like to know more about the policy considerations underpinning current limitations to the NGO's role.'