Climate Policy Integration: A Comparative Analysis of Land Use Change and Energy Sectors in Indonesia and Mexico

This book investigates climate policy integration processes by analyzing cause-effect relations in energy and land-use sectors in Indonesia and Mexico. It identifies root causes for integration outside of the public administration and discusses decisive factors in the political economy of these sectors. It offers insights for overcoming the challenges posed by climate policy integration and provides practical policy recommendations for fostering climate policy integration in the political decision-making processes and public administration structures.

Format: Hardback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate processes of integrating climate policy across energy and land-use sectors in Indonesia and Mexico, employing a novel comparative case study approach. By meticulously examining the underlying cause-effect relationships, the book identifies the primary factors driving integration beyond the realm of public administration. It sheds light on the crucial political economy dynamics that shape these sectors, highlighting the decisive elements that influence policy outcomes. Moreover, the book showcases how policy windows can be harnessed to facilitate successful climate policy integration, emphasizing the importance of identifying and effectively utilizing these opportunities to establish the necessary administrative and institutional frameworks for effective climate policy implementation.

In addition to its theoretical contributions, this book offers valuable practical insights for navigating the complexities of climate policy integration. Firstly, it expands our understanding of policy process theories by taking a broader perspective on the role of integration in the context of transformative change processes in emerging economies. Secondly, it presents a comprehensive set of research-based policy recommendations aimed at fostering climate policy integration within political decision-making processes and public administration structures. This book appeals to a wide range of scholars and researchers, including those in public policy, public administration, political science, environmental sciences, as well as policy-makers and practitioners seeking to enhance their understanding of climate policy integration in energy and land-use sectors.

Weight: 582g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031189265
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022