The polycentric approach and how the EU could contribute to the cooperation on climate change through the Joint Partnerships.
Author
Crivellaro, Vanessa
Term
4. term
Publication year
2020
Abstract
This thesis starts from the observation that multilateral climate negotiations have delivered limited impact and examines a polycentric approach that pursues cooperation across multiple levels, including bilateral agreements. It explores how the EU can contribute through Joint Partnerships, focusing on the EU–China climate partnership launched in 2005, to assess whether similar partnerships with other countries could strengthen cooperation. The study uses a policy analysis guided by the policy cycle to examine agenda setting, design, implementation, and outcomes, and applies neoliberal institutionalism and green theory to interpret the findings. The case shows some progress, notably reductions in energy intensity, but also persistent obstacles, including external economic and political interests and weak enforcement, which make cooperation fragile. Overall, the analysis suggests that Joint Partnerships can be a promising tool within a polycentric strategy, provided key shortcomings are addressed to improve effectiveness and durability.
Afhandlingen tager udgangspunkt i, at multilaterale klimaforhandlinger har haft begrænset effekt, og undersøger den polycentriske tilgang, hvor samarbejde sker på flere niveauer, herunder bilaterale aftaler. Den analyserer, hvordan EU kan bidrage gennem Joint Partnerships med særlig fokus på EU–Kina-samarbejdet om klima, der blev igangsat i 2005, for at vurdere om sådanne partnerskaber med andre lande kan styrke samarbejdet. Metodisk anvendes en policyanalyse efter policycyklens faser til at belyse dagsorden, udformning, implementering og resultater, suppleret af neoliberal institutionalisme og grøn teori som fortolkningsrammer. Casen viser visse fremskridt, især reduktion i energiintensitet, men også vedvarende hindringer som eksterne økonomiske og politiske interesser og svag håndhævelse, der gør samarbejdet sårbart. Samlet peger analysen på, at Joint Partnerships kan være et lovende instrument i en polycentrisk strategi, hvis centrale mangler adresseres for at øge effektivitet og robusthed.
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