Multi-level Climate Governance - Effective Climate Action Challenges

Explore the complexities of climate policy-making and implementation across global, national, and local levels in this TEDx talk by Miranda Schreurs. Examine historical successes like the Montreal Protocol and analyze the diverse approaches of major emitters such as the United States, China, and the European Union. Gain insights into the political, economic, and social factors influencing climate action, and understand the challenges posed by climate skeptics and vested interests. Discover the potential for increased international cooperation and competition in driving sustainability transitions. Learn from Professor Schreurs' extensive expertise in international and comparative climate, energy, and environmental policy, drawing on her experience with institutions like Chancellor Angela Merkel's Ethical Commission and the German government's Expert Advisory Council on Environmental Issues. Delve into topics such as energy transitions in Japan and Germany, climate policies across Europe, the USA, and Asia, and the political considerations surrounding radioactive waste disposal.