The EU and Global Climate Justice: Normative Power Caught in Normative Battles

This book explores the European Union's role in developing the global climate regime and its contributions to global justice. It highlights the EU's efforts to solidarize international society but also identifies deficits and limits to its impact. The book argues that EU policies towards global climate change should be assessed with ambiguities rather than as wholly positive or negative. It is of interest to scholars, students, and practitioners in climate change, climate politics, and environmental and climate justice studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 162 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate relationship between the European Union (EU) and the global climate regime, exploring its significant contribution to the development of this vital framework within the broader context of global justice. The author argues that while the assessment of EU climate policy has primarily focused on the substantive dimensions of justice, the procedural aspect has been largely overlooked. Through a detailed examination of EU climate actions, the book reveals that the EU has played a pivotal role in shaping the climate regime, driven by its commitment to "solidarise international society."

However, the book also acknowledges the gaps and limitations in the climate regime and explores the evolving EU policy towards global climate change. It sheds light on the factors that have influenced these shifts and the complexities involved in evaluating the EU's impact on climate governance. Importantly, the book challenges the binary perception of EU policies as either wholly positive or wholly negative, recognizing that they are characterized by ambiguities and complexities.

This book is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and practitioners in the fields of climate change, climate politics, environmental and climate justice studies, as well as EU Studies and International Relations. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the EU's role in shaping the global climate regime and provides insights into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. By examining the interplay between justice, power, and policy, this book contributes to our understanding of the complex dynamics driving climate change governance and offers valuable policy recommendations for a more sustainable and equitable future.

Weight: 322g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367511722