Burnell, Peter J.. (2012) Democracy, democratization and climate change : complex relationships. Democratization, Vol.19 (No.5). pp. 813-842. ISSN 1351-0347

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Abstract

Relationships between democracy and more particularly democratization on the one side and climate change and responses to that on the other are underexplored in the two literatures on democratization and climate change. A complex web exists, characterised by interdependence and reciprocal effects. These must be plotted in as systematic and comprehensive a way as possible. Only then can we establish whether democratization really matters for climate change and for responding adequately to the challenges it poses. And only then can we assess the consequences that a changing climate might have for democracy and democratization. Implications follow for international efforts to support the spread of democracy around the world and for climate governance. This collection of theoretically-informed and empirically rooted studies combines insights from academics and more policy-oriented writers. A major objective is to facilitate dialogue among not just analysts of democracy, democratization and climate change but with actors in two fields: international democracy support and climate action.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	J Political Science > JA Political science (General) J Political Science > JZ International relations Q Science > QC Physics
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Politics and International Studies
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Democracy, Democratization, Climatic changes -- Political aspects, Climatic changes -- Government policy
Journal or Publication Title:	Democratization
Publisher:	Taylor and Francis
ISSN:	1351-0347
Date:	2012
Volume:	Vol.19
Number:	No.5
Number of Pages:	29
Page Range:	pp. 813-842
Identification Number:	10.1080/13510347.2012.709684
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
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