This article investigates dynamics of mobilization over environmental and human rights norms in the context of undemocratic governments. We test the suggestion in norm diffusion theories that the success of domestic struggles in this context depends on the level of internalization of norms brought about by international pressure. We find that the internalization (or lack thereof) of global norms by the Government of Sudan does not explain its recognition of environmental justice claims in this case. Furthermore, the various litigation efforts pursued by affected people outside Sudan did not influence their campaign. However, a combination of the political climate in the country and a unique political interplay between the government and a distinct group of the affected people may have led to the singular success of their campaign. We use a combination of discourse analysis, legal analysis, norm mapping, and semi-structured interviews to reach conclusions.

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规范、动员与冲突：以麦罗维大坝为例

本文调查了在不民主的政府背景下动员环境和人权规范的动态。我们检验规范扩散理论中的建议，即在这种情况下国内斗争的成功取决于国际压力带来的规范内部化水平。我们发现，苏丹政府将全球规范内化（或缺乏内化）并不能解释其在本案中承认环境正义主张的原因。此外，苏丹境外受影响民众所进行的各种诉讼努力并未影响他们的竞选活动。然而，该国的政治气候以及政府与特定受影响人群之间独特的政治互动可能导致他们的竞选活动取得非凡的成功。