Kick-Starting Government Action against Climate Change: Effective Political Strategies

This book examines how to persuade governments to implement policies that will result in effective action on climate change, focusing on the political and economic dynamics shaping climate policies worldwide. It identifies opportunities for well-informed and determined political actors, such as NGOs and social movements, to exploit these opportunities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 124 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The urgency of taking action on climate change demands immediate action rather than deferring it to the distant future of 2050. This book addresses the critical challenge of motivating governments to prioritize long-term climate objectives over short-term considerations such as post-COVID economic growth. It explores how governments can be persuaded to implement policies that will result in effective action and examines the strategies for achieving this at both international and national levels.

Drawing on a systematic political science perspective, the book analyzes the key political and economic dynamics shaping climate policies worldwide. It identifies significant political opportunities that well-informed and determined political actors, such as NGOs and social movements, can exploit. By employing collective choice and other theories of political action, the book provides insights into the factors that influence policymaking and offers practical strategies for advancing and accelerating climate action.

This book is of immense interest to climate change campaigners, activists, political and environmental scientists, as it offers valuable insights and practical approaches for achieving a sustainable and resilient future. It emphasizes the importance of collective action and the need for governments to align their policies with the goals of the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

In conclusion, this book provides a comprehensive and timely analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing climate action. It offers valuable insights and practical strategies for motivating governments to prioritize climate change and for building a more sustainable and resilient world.

Weight: 192g
Dimension: 215 x 139 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032118147