Why Climate Politics Matters: The Interplay of Policy, Power, and Social Context
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Caroline Kuzemko, University of Warwick
Summary
This book excerpt examines the inherently political nature of climate change mitigation. It argues that politics is often misunderstood and excluded from research and policy discussions, but this is a critical oversight because effective climate policies are deeply embedded in political and social contexts. Drawing on political economy and sociology, the work contends that politics is not just an obstacle but also essential for enacting meaningful climate action.
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It argues that politics is poorly understood and often sidelined in research and policy circles, which is an omission that must be rectified.
The policies that we rely on to drive down greenhouse gas emissions are deeply inter-connected with political and social contexts.
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