Governing Climate Change: Polycentricity In Action?

By: and and and and

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Synopsis
Climate change governance is in a state of enormous flux. New and more dynamic forms of governing are appearing around the international climate regime centred on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). They appear to be emerging spontaneously from the bottom up, producing a more dispersed pattern of governing, which Nobel Laureate Elinor Ostrom famously described as 'polycentric'.

This book brings together contributions from some of the world's foremost experts to provide the first systematic test of the ability of polycentric thinking to explain and enhance societal attempts to govern climate change. It is ideal for researchers in public policy, international relations, environmental science, environmental management, politics, law and public administration. It will also be useful on advanced courses in climate policy and governance, and for practitioners seeking incisive summaries of developments in particular sub-areas and sectors.

The first systematic application of polycentric theory in the area of climate change, offering a much more realistic appreciation of the potential and limits of polycentric governing.

A novel attempt to comprehend climate governance as a single, evolving system, rather than a series of isolated parts.

Draws together fresh insights provided by a diverse team of international experts on the most significant domains and processes of governing.

The book, also published as Open Access, is linked to a massive open online course (MOOC) developed by the Open University of the Netherlands, providing a rich set of relevant learning materials for students and early career researchers.

Copyright:
2018

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ISBN-13:
9781108304740
Related ISBNs:
9781108418126, 9781108418126
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
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Cambridge University Press
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No
Language:
English
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Categories:
Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences, Politics and Government
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