9th Edition
Global Environmental Politics
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Boxes
Preface
Acknowledgments
Selected Acronyms
1 The Emergence of Global Environmental Politics
Global Macrotrends
An Introduction to Global Environmental Politics
International Regimes in Global Environmental Politics
Paradigms in Global Environmental Politics
Conclusion
2 Actors in the Environmental Arena
Nation-State Actors: Roles and Interests
Intergovernmental Organizations
Scientific Bodies
Treaty Secretariats
International Financial Institutions
Regional and Other Multilateral Organizations
Nongovernmental and Civil Society Organizations
Indigenous Peoples
Business and Industry
Conclusion
3 The Development of Environmental Regimes: The Beginning
Whaling
International Trade in Endangered Species
Stratospheric Ozone Depletion
Hazardous Waste
Conclusion
4 The Development of Environmental Regimes: The Rio Conventions
Climate Change
Biological Diversity
Desertification, Land Degradation, and Drought
Conclusion
5 The Development of Environmental Regimes: The 21st Century
Toxic Chemicals
Mercury
Marine Biodiversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction
Plastic Pollution
Conclusion
6 Effective Environmental Regimes: Challenges and Opportunities
Challenges to Creating Effective Environmental Regimes
Opportunities to Improve Effective Implementation and Compliance
Increasing and Improving Financial and Technical Assistance
Conclusion
7 Environmental Politics and Sustainable Development
North-South Relations, the Environment, and Sustainable Development
Changing Economic Realities
Trade and Environment
Balancing the Environmental, Social and Economic Development Agendas
Conclusion
8 The Future of Global Environmental Politics
Global Environmental Governance in a Changing International System
The Continuing Evolution of Global Environmental Governance
Conclusion: The Prospects for Global Environmental Politics
Index
Biography
Pamela S. Chasek is a Professor of Political Science at Manhattan University. She is the co-founder and executive editor of the Earth Negotiations Bulletin, a reporting service on United Nations environment and development negotiations. She is also the author and editor of several books and numerous articles on international environmental policy and sustainable development, including Transforming Multilateral Diplomacy: The Inside Story of the Sustainable Development Goals, The Roads from Rio, and Earth Negotiations.
David L. Downie is Vice-Provost for Faculty Affairs at Fairfield University and teaches courses in global environmental politics. Prior to Fairfield, he taught graduate courses in environmental policy and helped to direct a number of educational programs at Columbia University. He has attended nearly one hundred global environmental negotiations since 1990 and is the author of numerous publications on the creation and content of international environmental policy.
Jen Iris Allan is a Senior Lecturer at Cardiff University. She is a strategic advisor for the Earth Negotiations Bulletin. In addition to her book, The New Climate Activism, her work has appeared in Global Environmental Politics, Global Policy, Third World Quarterly, and other leading journals.
"Global Environmental Politics was the standard when I was in graduate school, and it has since evolved to become the foundational text in the field. Whether you are seeking a 30,000 foot view of environmental politics across the world or need to dive deep into one of the many important environmental issues of our time, Global Environmental Politics is the book worth reaching for."
Joshua C. Gellers, Professor, University of North Florida, and Research Fellow, Earth System Governance Project
"Global Environmental Politics stands out as one of the few essential texts that makes the complex world of international environmental governance accessible to undergraduate students across disciplines. Bridging International Relations paradigms and concepts with real-world policymaking, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of key stakeholders—from states and international organizations to corporations and civil society—while addressing the most pressing debates in global environmental politics."
Shannon Gibson, Professor, University of Southern California, Director, Gibson Climate Justice Lab
"Global Environmental Politics is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the complex interplay between environmental challenges and global governance. With clarity and insight, the authors unpack the institutions, actors, and processes that shape international environmental cooperation. As someone working at the intersection of youth engagement, sustainability, and global water governance, I find this textbook an invaluable tool for fostering informed, action-oriented dialogue among the next generation of environmental leaders."
Isabela Espindola, Senior Officer – Young Water Professionals & Water Policy and Regulation, International Water Association (IWA). Lecturer, Global Environmental Politics, CIEE London
"For well over 30 years, scholars have turned to Global Environmental Politics to understand the depth and range of environmental issues addressed by sustainable development diplomacy. Compound crises of climate change and biodiversity loss are upon us. The institutions and mechanisms we have used to cooperate are threatened by the benign neglect of friends, outright attack of populist enemies and the complexity of issues and actors. This ninth edition is, therefore, an essential volume for every student interested in how we can live within planetary boundaries in societies and economies that work for everyone."
Rachel Kyte, CMG, UK Special Representative for Climate, Professor of Practice in Climate Policy, Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford
