Horizontal and Vertical Reinforcement in Global Climate Governance

Energies

Martin Jänicke¹ 

[1] Environmental Research Center, Free University Berlin and Institute of Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS), Potsdam, Patschkauer Weg 51, 14195 Berlin, Germany; E-Mail

关键词: climate policy;    innovation/diffusion;    multi-level governance;    European Union;   

DOI  :  10.3390/en8065782

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

This paper is dealing with mechanisms that can accelerate the global diffusion of climate-friendly technologies. The accelerated diffusion of low-carbon technology innovation can possibly be achieved by interactive processes such as: (1) mutually reinforcing cycles of policy-induced domestic market growth, innovation, and policy feedback; (2) lead markets and political lesson-drawing, the reinforced international adoption of innovations from pioneer countries; and (3) interaction between the vertical and horizontal dynamics in multi-level systems of governance. The three mechanisms are not exclusive. They can overlap and reinforce each other. After a theoretical introduction they will be described. The empirical focus is on the European system of multi-level climate governance. The paper draws some final conclusions for policy makers.

【 授权许可】

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