This Handbook provides a state-of-the-art review of research on environmental policy and governance.

The Routledge Handbook of Environmental Policy has a strong focus on new problem structures - a perspective that emphasizes the preconditions and processes of environmental policymaking - and a comparative approach that covers all levels of local, national, and global policymaking. The volume examines the different conditions under which environmental policymaking takes place in different regions of the world and tracks the theoretical, conceptual, and empirical developments that have been made in recent years. It also highlights emerging areas where new and/or additional research and reflection are warranted. Divided into four key parts, the accessible structure and the nature of the contributions allow the reader to quickly find a concise expert review on topics that are most likely to arise in the course of conducting research or developing policy, and to obtain a broad, reliable survey of what is presently known about the subject.

The resulting compendium is an essential resource for students, scholars, and policymakers working in this vital field.

About the Author

Helge Joergens is Associate Professor of Public Policy at Iscte - University Institute of Lisbon and Integrated Researcher at CIES-Centre for Research and Studies in Sociology, Portugal.

Christoph Knill is Full Professor of Political Science at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat (LMU) Munich, Germany.

Yves Steinebach is Associate Professor of Public Policy and Public Administration at the University of Oslo, Norway.

Reviews

"This collection of concisely written articles by a group of leading European and international scholars provides a compelling introduction to important environmental policy themes from both historical and contemporaneous perspectives. Key analytical concepts and paradigms which have guided environmental policy making over the past decades are discussed, factors affecting environmental policy performance and environmental policy change are introduced, and the challenges that will need to be overcome to achieve transformations of energy systems and urban environments are considered. A broad range of topics, including geoengineering, indigenous knowledge in climate policy, the role of litigation, and new forms of environmental activism are covered. The book will be of great use to teachers, students and practitioners looking for a solid overview of central environmental policy concepts, research questions, and empirical approaches."

Miranda Schreurs, Professor of Environmental and Climate Policy, Technical University of Munich

"This fascinating book provides a wide-ranging overview of advances in the study of environmental policy over the past few decades. The editors are to be commended for their selection of cutting-edge topics and of top-rate scholars to cover them. A great volume that provides an overview of key topic in environmental policy and highlights recent advances in scholarship."

James Meadowcroft, Professor at the School of Public Policy, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada

Book Information
ISBN 9780367489922
Author Helge Joergens
Format Hardback
Page Count 462
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 1040g