Résumé: The diverse efforts of grassroots movements around the world are the subject of the latest volume in the Worldwatch Institute’s esteemed State of the World series. The 2014 edition examines both barriers to responsible governance and success stories. The result is a clear-eyed yet ultimately optimistic assessment of citizens’ ability to govern for sustainability. By highlighting obstacles and opportunities alike, State of the World 2014 shows how to effect change within and beyond the halls of government. This volume will be especially useful for policy makers, environmental nonprofits, and students of environmental studies, sustainability, or economics.