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The climate change problem can only be effectively dealt with if
global anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can be reduced
substantially. Since the emission of such gases is closely related
to the economic growth of countries, a critical problem to be
addressed by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change (FCCC) is: how will the permissible emission levels be
shared between industrialised (ICs) and developing countries (DCs)?
The thesis of this book is that the long-term effectiveness of the
FCCC runs the risk of a horizontal negotiation deadlock between
countries and the risk of vertical standstill within countries if
there is little domestic support for the domestic implementation of
measures being announced in international negotiations. The
research question is: Can one observe trends towards horizontal
deadlock and vertical standstill and if yes, how can the treaty
design be improved so as to avoid such potential future
bottlenecks? The research focuses on the perspectives of domestic
actors on the climate convention and related issues in four
developing countries: India, Indonesia, Kenya and Brazil. The
following key findings emerge from the research: 1. Handicapped
negotiating power: The common theme of the foreign policy of DCs is
that ICs are responsible for the bulk of the GHG emissions and need
to take appropriate domestic action.
The issue of climate change is now widely recognised as one of the
major challenges for mankind in the 21st century, not only because
it may ultimately affect many areas of our environment, nature and
human activity but also because its mitigation may have far
reaching consequences for almost all sectors of the economy where
energy conversion takes place. Although climate change is firmly
positioned on the political agenda and some initial targets have
been agreed within a global framework, we are still far away from a
mature political and practical policy which may deliver timely and
appropriate results .to tum the tide. This is partly due to the
complex nature of a possible global climate change regime, the
still early stage of the development of effective and efficient
instruments and the wide variety of possible ramifications for
individual countries and economic sectors. But it is also due to
the complexity of the negotiation process, and the lack of
effective international or even global governance and leadership to
tackle a multi-dimensional problem of this size and nature. This
book is the first broad attempt to address the issue of leadership
by one of the major parties to the UN Framework Convention on
Climate Change in the ongoing international debate and negotiations
towards such a policy which inevitably has to be constructed on a
global scale.
The issue of climate change is now widely recognised as one of the
major challenges for mankind in the 21st century, not only because
it may ultimately affect many areas of our environment, nature and
human activity but also because its mitigation may have far
reaching consequences for almost all sectors of the economy where
energy conversion takes place. Although climate change is firmly
positioned on the political agenda and some initial targets have
been agreed within a global framework, we are still far away from a
mature political and practical policy which may deliver timely and
appropriate results .to tum the tide. This is partly due to the
complex nature of a possible global climate change regime, the
still early stage of the development of effective and efficient
instruments and the wide variety of possible ramifications for
individual countries and economic sectors. But it is also due to
the complexity of the negotiation process, and the lack of
effective international or even global governance and leadership to
tackle a multi-dimensional problem of this size and nature. This
book is the first broad attempt to address the issue of leadership
by one of the major parties to the UN Framework Convention on
Climate Change in the ongoing international debate and negotiations
towards such a policy which inevitably has to be constructed on a
global scale.
As we reach the end of the 20th century, the question of how to
meet human needs and preferences while safeguarding the global
environment is a major concern facing humanity. This book reflects
the state of the art of thinking on the necessary concepts, tools
and instruments that are likely to help producers, consumers and
governments to adjust their policies and practices. It covers
theories and concepts, practical approaches and visions of industry
and government. The book has been written by a team of authors that
includes the most forward thinking researchers and managers on the
issue. It is a handbook for all those involved in decisions about
product design and eco-efficiency, about environment and resource
use policies. Moreover it can serve as a handbook for all those who
are studying with the aim to become involved in such issues.
As we reach the end of the 20th century, the question of how to
meet human needs and preferences while safeguarding the global
environment is a major concern facing humanity. This book reflects
the state of the art of thinking on the necessary concepts, tools
and instruments that are likely to help producers, consumers and
governments to adjust their policies and practices. It covers
theories and concepts, practical approaches and visions of industry
and government. The book has been written by a team of authors that
includes the most forward thinking researchers and managers on the
issue. It is a handbook for all those involved in decisions about
product design and eco-efficiency, about environment and resource
use policies. Moreover it can serve as a handbook for all those who
are studying with the aim to become involved in such issues.
The climate change problem can only be effectively dealt with if
global anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can be reduced
substantially. Since the emission of such gases is closely related
to the economic growth of countries, a critical problem to be
addressed by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change (FCCC) is: how will the permissible emission levels be
shared between industrialised (ICs) and developing countries (DCs)?
The thesis of this book is that the long-term effectiveness of the
FCCC runs the risk of a horizontal negotiation deadlock between
countries and the risk of vertical standstill within countries if
there is little domestic support for the domestic implementation of
measures being announced in international negotiations. The
research question is: Can one observe trends towards horizontal
deadlock and vertical standstill and if yes, how can the treaty
design be improved so as to avoid such potential future
bottlenecks? The research focuses on the perspectives of domestic
actors on the climate convention and related issues in four
developing countries: India, Indonesia, Kenya and Brazil. The
following key findings emerge from the research: 1. Handicapped
negotiating power: The common theme of the foreign policy of DCs is
that ICs are responsible for the bulk of the GHG emissions and need
to take appropriate domestic action.
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