Why local organizations are central to meeting the MDGs / David Satterthwaite -- Securing land and property rights in Africa : the role of local institutions / Camilla Toulmin -- Community conserved areas : local conservation institutions for achieving the Millennium Development Goals / Neema Pathak, Ashish Kothari and Dilys Roe -- Advancement through association : appropriate support for associations of small and medium forest enterprise / Duncan Macqueen [and others] -- Meeting the MDGs in urban areas : the forgotten role of local organizations / David Satterthwaite -- Supporting locally determined food systems : the role of local organizations in farming, environment and people's access to food / Michel Pimbert -- Africa : a crucible for climate change and poverty / Hannah Reid -- Implementing international procedural rights and obligations : serving the environment and poor communities / Jona Razzaque
