A Critical Review of Environmental Policy and Political Science Approaches to Climate Change

Abstract

The existential threat posed by climate change necessitates comprehensive responses that span the political and scientific domains. Political science and environmental policy approaches to mitigating climate change are critically studied. Analysis of environmental policy looks at certain policy instruments such as international agreements, carbon pricing, and subsidies for renewable energy. The study evaluates their efficiency in reducing emissions and points up any drawbacks, such as their narrow reach or reliance on foreign assistance. There are frameworks available from political science perspectives to help comprehend the political dynamics of climate action. It explores ideas like as power dynamics and rational choice to explain what influences social movements, domestic policy decisions, and international negotiations. The examination examines how different frameworks shed light on issues like public opinion and the impact of special interests. The review's main body then evaluates and contrasts various strategies. It investigates how political science theories and environmental policy interact or conflict with one another. This research points up possible opportunities for collaboration between different disciplines to provide better solutions. Lastly, the evaluation addresses how both areas will proceed in the future with climate change. It outlines new directions in theory and policy, points out areas in need of more research, and makes recommendations for possible study topics. Through a critical analysis of various strategies, the review hopes to advance a more thorough knowledge of mitigating climate change. Keywords: Climate Change Mitigation; Environmental Policy Analysis; Political Science Approaches; Interdisciplinary Collaboration; Climate Action Strategies