Gender, Intersectionality and Climate Institutions in Industrialised States

This book explores how climate institutions in industrialized countries work to further the recognition of social differences and integrate this understanding in climate policy-making. It argues that a focus on climate institutions is important since they not only develop strategies and policies, but also reproduce power relations, promote specific norms and values, and distribute resources. Feminist institutionalist theory and intersectionality approaches can contribute to an increased understanding of power relations and social differences in climate policy-making and in climate-relevant sectors in industrialized states.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into the intricate workings of climate institutions in industrialized countries, exploring their role in recognizing and addressing social differences in climate policy-making. Drawing upon the expertise of a diverse range of scholars, the volume examines policy-making within climate institutions from the perspective of power, particularly as it relates to gender. It also takes into account other intersecting social factors at various governance levels, ranging from the global to the local and extending into climate-relevant sectors. The authors argue that a focus on climate institutions is crucial as they not only shape strategies and policies but also (re)produce power relations, promote specific norms and values, and distribute resources.

Throughout the chapters, examples from a variety of institutions, including national ministries, transport and waste management authorities, local authorities, as well as the European Union and the UNFCCC regime, are used to illustrate the key points. By employing feminist institutionalist theory and intersectionality approaches, the book aims to enhance our understanding of power relations and social differences in climate policy-making and climate-relevant sectors in industrialized states. It highlights the challenges posed by path dependencies while also uncovering opportunities for advancing gender equality, equity, and social justice.

Gender, Intersectionality and Climate Institutions in Industrialized States is a valuable resource for students and scholars engaged in climate politics, international relations, gender studies, and policy studies. The open access version of this book, available at https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003052821, is made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license, allowing for widespread dissemination and reuse.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032013701