Environmental Policymaking in an Era of Climate Change

Environmental Policymaking in an Era of Climate Change examines how the United States policymaking process addresses environmental issues, particularly climate change, by analyzing how competing political actors influence policies within and across institutions. The book is divided into two sections, providing a framework for understanding environmental policymaking and applying it to the issue of climate change. It will help students enrolled in political science, public administration, public policy, and environmental studies courses understand the most pressing policy issue of our time.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 21 May 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

As the world grapples with the profound implications of a changing climate, it is imperative that we gain a comprehensive understanding of how the United States approaches environmental issues in its policymaking process. Environmental Policymaking in an Era of Climate Change offers a rich blend of existing theory and original analysis, drawing upon the latest policy scholarship to address critical questions of environmental governance, with a specific focus on climate change. This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of how competing political actors shape policies within and across institutions, exploring both the macro-level, where formal bodies set the agenda, and the meso-level, where issues are contained within policy subsystems.

Divided into two sections, the book incorporates insights from political science and public policy to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the complex decision-making processes involved in environmental policy. In Part I, the book offers a comprehensive framework for understanding environmental policymaking, tracing the historical evolution of environmental policy and emphasizing the role of values in shaping these policies. It explores the various approaches taken by different countries to address environmental challenges and highlights the importance of international cooperation in addressing global environmental issues.

Part II of the book applies the framework to the pressing issue of climate change, focusing on agenda. It examines the role of formal institutions in the policymaking process, including Congress, the Executive, and the Judicial branches, and how climate change transcends policy subsystem boundaries. By placing specific climate change case studies within a broader context, Environmental Policymaking in an Era of Climate Change serves as a valuable resource for students enrolled in political science, public administration, public policy, and environmental studies courses, as well as anyone interested in understanding the impacts of policy on climate change.

In conclusion, as the world faces the urgent challenge of mitigating the impacts of climate change, Environmental Policymaking in an Era of Climate Change provides a valuable roadmap for policymakers, scholars, and citizens alike. By offering a comprehensive analysis of the policymaking process and its implications for environmental governance, this book contributes to our collective understanding of the complex challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. As we navigate the uncertain terrain of a changing climate, it is essential that we rely on rigorous environmental policymaking to guide us toward the path toward the sustainable future we all aspire to.

Weight: 424g
Dimension: 224 x 143 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138216938