From: JIWLPSubject: New ISO 140001 Study on Pacific Institute Site The Executive Summary of a new Pacific Institute study is now available = on our site (see the "What's New section on our home page). For ordering = information for the full study, please contact Lorelei Muenster, = lmuenster@pacinst.org. Jason Morrison, et al., "Managing A Better Environment: Opportunities = and Obstacles for ISO 14001 in Public Policy and Commerce" (March 2000). The study examines the possible role of environmental management = systems, with a focus on ISO 14001, in improving organizational = environmental performance. The study includes an extensive set of = recommendations to ensure that ISO14001 achieves public policy = objectives, including fostering a more effective and efficient = regulatory system, as well as engendering strong NGO involvement in the = development and monitoring of EMSs and effective citizen participation. Wil Burns, Director of Communications Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment, and Security 654 13th St. Oakland, CA 94612 USA Phone: 510.251.1600 Fax: 510.251.2203 http://www.pacinst.org/ ------------------------------