A sectoral perspective on international climate governance: Key findings and research priorities

Rayner, Tim, Oberthür, Sebastian and Hermwille, Lukas (2021) A sectoral perspective on international climate governance: Key findings and research priorities. Earth System Governance, 8. ISSN 2589-8116

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Abstract

This concluding article derives six major findings from the contributions to this special issue. First, the barriers and challenges to decarbonisation vary significantly across sectoral systems. Second, and similarly, the need and potential for the five functions of international governance institutions to contribute to effective climate protec- tion also vary widely. Third, while the pattern is uneven, there is a general undersupply of international cli- mate governance. Fourth, the sectoral analyses confirm that the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement play an important overarching role but remain limited in advancing effective sectoral governance. Fifth, while non-environmental institutions may present important barriers to decarbonisation, more synergistic effects are possible. Sixth, our sectoral approach provides a sound basis on which to identify sector-specific policy options. The paper then offers reflections on the merits and limitations of the sectoral approach, before identifying avenues for future research to further advance the agenda.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	sdg 13 - climate action ,/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/climate_action
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Science > School of Environmental Sciences
UEA Research Groups:	University of East Anglia Schools > Faculty of Science > Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research Faculty of Science > Research Centres > Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Science, Society and Sustainability Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Environmental Social Sciences
Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	27 Apr 2021 23:45
Last Modified:	20 Oct 2023 01:18
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/79886
DOI:	10.1016/j.esg.2021.100105

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