Civil Society - Session 3 - Policy Making and Civil Society - Dec 17, 2008

In Session 3 we discuss the role of various civil society groups in policy making and global governance. These videos showcase various civil society organizations, initiatives and movements that deal with various issues and agenda.

I. Videos and related media

1. International Campaign to Ban Landmines: Save Children from Landmines

This 1997 Nobel Peace Prize winning organization campaign to ban landmines and cluster bombs through promotional videos such as this.

2. Dont Step on Mine

A personal video presentation by a concerned netizen on the issues surrounding land mines and civilians.

3. Ozone agreement reached in Montreal

1987 was the year 24 countries signed the Montreal Protocol that phases out ozone-harming chemicals.

4. Eco-friendly Forest Management in the Amazon (Reuters)

Feb. 18, 2008 - Brazil's government focuses on eco-friendly ways of managing the Amazonian forests. The Forest Stewardship Council estimates that illegal loggers kill 30 to get one usable tree. The new conservation projects protect far more trees than they cut down.

5. War Crimes and the International Criminal Court (ICC) - Fora TV

Judith Armatta discusses War Crimes and the International Criminal Court (ICC) during her adress to the World Affairs Council of Oregon. You may video this video complete with transcripts and outline through this link.

6. Saving the Dugong in Okinawa, Japan 

Animation made for Save the Dugong Campaign Center (SDCC), a Japanese NGO that aims to raise awareness on Dugong Conservation in Japan. You may view the video though this link.