Ch, 17 (Transnational environmental activism, Wapner)

Question 1

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Answer 1

Transnational activists are solely global pressure groups seeking to change states’ policies or create conditions in the international system that enhance or diminish interstate cooperation.

The overall intent is to use international mass communications to expose anti-ecological practices and inspire to change their views and behavior vis-a-vis the environment

Direction action based on 2 strategies:

1. To bring what are often hidden instances of environmental abuse to the attention of a wide audience ex significant species extinction takes place in the heart of the rainforest. Through newspapers, radio, tv , and magazines, national activist groups bring these hidden spots of the globe into people’s everyday lives.
2. Transnational Environmental Activism Groups engage in dangerous and dramatic actions that undermine how serious they consider certain environmental threats to be
   - Activists take personal risks to draw attention to environmental issues to protect their planet.

TEAGs not only focus on national government policies but also extend their focus into global civil society.

• They spread information to the public
• Target corporations and businesses
• Also focus on local governments