Building a green community 127environmental agencies. If there are corporate sponsors involved, they might also
have an intricate relationship with the government. The outcomes at different areas
might vary immensely, depending on the political will and capacities of the specific
NGOs as well as their past relationship with local agencies. While they may have
an influence on local environmental policy, it is equally possible for activist causes
to be absorbed or incorporated into the agendas of official institutions, challenging
their links to grassroots movements. This is particularly relevant for environmental
groups, as the NGO organizers are becoming more and more effective at monitoring
hazards and raising awareness of citizens’ rights but face much tougher hurdles in
preventing and reducing pollution now and in the future.
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