Handbook on European Union Climate Change Policy and Politics

埃尔加手册在能源、环境和Climate Change

Edited by Tim Rayner, Research Fellow, School of Environmental Sciences and Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, University of East Anglia, UK, Kacper Szulecki, Research Professor in International Climate Governance, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), Oslo, Norway, Andrew J. Jordan, Professor of Environmental Policy, Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, University of East Anglia, UK and Sebastian Oberthür, Professor for Environment and Sustainable Development, Brussels School of Governance (BSoG), Belgium and Professor of Environmental Policy and Law, Centre for Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Law, University of Eastern Finland

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Through detailed and wide-ranging analysis, the Handbook on European Union Climate Change Policy and Politics provides a critical assessment of current and emerging challenges facing the EU in committing to and delivering increasingly ambitious climate policy objectives. Highlighting the importance of topics such as finance and investment, litigation, ‘hard to abate’ sectors and negative emissions, it offers an up-to-date exploration of the complexities of climate politics and policy making.

‘A comprehensive explanation of the development, strengths and weaknesses of the EU’s policies related to climate change. A highly commendable book covering extensive research for those interested in the climate and energy transition, political science around the EU and the EU’s contribution to the world’s collective well-being. The deep dives into different institutions and policy areas are full of insights. These highly qualified authors pass judgement on the last 30 years of the EU’s climate policymaking and the intricacies behind them. Well worth a read.’
– Peter Vis, European University Institute, Italy

‘From the origins of EU climate change leadership, through the main institutions, political dynamics and policy instruments and goals, this impressive collection helps us to better understand the accomplishments, barriers and challenges for EU climate leadership in our increasingly uncertain and dangerous era.’
– Stacy D. VanDeveer, University of Massachusetts Boston, US

‘The volume is an authoritative resource for researchers and students as well as practitioners engaged in climate governance. The editors have excelled in producing a comprehensive review of, and refreshed insight into, the most important research themes, delivered by an exciting mix of established and bright young scholars.’
– Jale Tosun, Heidelberg University, Germany