Climate for Change: Non-State Actors and the Global Politics of the Greenhouse (International Hydrology)

Climate for Change: Non-State Actors and the Global Politics of the Greenhouse provides a challenging explanation of the forces that have shaped the international global warming debate. Unlike other books on the politics of climate change, this book concentrates on how non-state actors, such as scientific, environmental and industry groups, as opposed to governmental organisations, affect political outcomes in global fora on climate change. It also provides insights into the role of the media in influencing the agenda. The book draws on a range of analytical approaches to assess and explain the influence of these non-governmental organisations on the course of global climate politics. The book will be of interest to all researchers and policy-makers associated with climate change, and will be used on university courses in international relations, politics and environmental studies. Climate For Change: Non-state Actors And The Global Politics Of The Greenhouse Provides A Challenging Explanation Of The Forces That Have Shaped The International Global Warming Debate. Unlike Existing Books On The Politics Of Climate Change, This Book Concentrates On How Non-state Actors, Such As Scientific, Environmental And Industry Groups, As Opposed To Governmental Organisations, Affect Political Outcomes In Global Fora On Climate Change. It Also Provides Insights Into The Role At The Media In Influencing The Agenda. The Book Will Be Of Interest To All Researchers And Policy Makers Associated With Climate Change, And Will Be Used In University Courses In International Relations, Politics And Environmental Studies.--book Jacket. 1. Politics In A Warming World: Introduction -- 2. Existing Approaches: Problems And Limitations -- 3. Knowledge, Frames And The Scientific Community -- 4. Climate Of Opinion: The Agenda-setting Role Of The Mass Media -- 5. Climate For Business: The Political Influence Of The Fossil Fuel Lobbies -- 6. Climate For Change: Environmental Ngos -- 7. Conclusion: States, Ngos And The Future Of Global Climate Politics -- Appendix A. List Of Abbreviations -- Appendix B. Chronology Of The International Response To The Issue Of Climate Change. Peter Newell. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 179-213) And Index. Climate for Change: Non-State Actors and the Global Politics of the Greenhouse provides a challenging explanation of the forces that have shaped the international global warming debate. Unlike existing books on the politics of climate change, this book concentrates on how non-state actors, such as scientific, environmental and industry groups, as opposed to governmental organisations, affect political outcomes in global fora on climate change. It also provides insights into the role of the media in influencing the agenda. The book draws on a range of analytical approaches to assess and explain the influence of these non-governmental organisations on the course of global climate politics. The book will be of interest to all researchers and policy-makers associated with climate change, and will be used on university courses in international relations, politics, and environmental studies This volume provides a challenging explanation of the forces that have shaped the international global warming debate. It takes a novel approach to the subject by concentrating on the ways non-state actors--such as scientific, environmental and industry groups, as opposed to governmental organizations--affect political outcomes in global fora on climate change. It also provides insights into the role of the media in influencing the agenda. The book draws on a range of analytical approaches to assess and explain the influence of these nongovernmental organizations on the course of global climate politics. The book will be of interest to all researchers and policy makers associated with climate change, and will be used in university courses in international relations, politics, and environmental studies. Climate for Change provides a challenging explanation of how non-state actors have shaped the international global warming debate. It will be of interest to all researchers and policy-makers associated with climate change, and will be used on university courses in international relations, politics and environmental studies. This book is concerned with explanations of the content and formulation of international climate policy; the way in which one might account for the efforts of the international community to engage with the question of human interference with the global climate system.