Lawrence Susskind has identified some key problems with the very structure of environmental treaty formulation ("Strengthening the Global Environmental Treaty System," Issues, Fall 2008). Some of the remedies he proposes are, however, already taking place but attaining mixed results. For example, one of the solutions presented is the involvement of civil society groups as part of the treaty-making process. This is already happening with many environmental agreements, because civil society groups play an essential role at most Conferences of the Parties where treaty implementation is worked out.
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