The role of environmental activists in governing riverscapes: The case of the Yamuna in Delhi, India

TitleThe role of environmental activists in governing riverscapes: The case of the Yamuna in Delhi, India
Publication TypeJournal Article
AuthorsFollmann, Alexander, Natasha Cornea, and Anna Zimmer
JournalSouth Asia Multidisciplinary Academic Journal
Issue14
ISSN1960-6060
Abstract

Introduction India’s current urbanization process poses multiple challenges for urban environmental governance. Environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs) have emerged as important actors challenging the state to better protect the environment and take actions against urban environmental degradation. A series of case studies indicates that environmental activism seems to be able to make a difference when linking multiple scales and reminding government agencies of their responsibili...

URLhttps://samaj.revues.org/4184
DOI10.4000/samaj.4184
Short TitleThe role of environmental activists in governing riverscapes
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