Essential Concepts of Global Environmental Governance synthesizes writing from an internationally diverse range of well-known experts. Each entry defines a central concept in global environmental governance, presents its historical evolution and related debates, and includes key bibliographical references. This new edition takes stock of several recent developments in global environmental politics including the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change, the UN Global Pact for the Environment attempt in 2017, and the 2018 Oceans Plastics Charter. More precisely, this book:
Innovative thinking and high-profile expertise come together to create a volume that is accessible to students, scholars, and practitioners alike.
Jean-Frédéric Morin is Full Professor at the Political Science Department of the Université Laval (Québec City, Canada) and chair holder of the Canada Research Chair in International Political Economy.
Amandine Orsini is Professor of International Relations at the Université Saint-Louis – Bruxelles, Belgium.