National parliamentary debate on climate change has expanded dramatically from under 2% of statements in the early 2000s to over 10% by 2020. However, the tone, analytical depth, and institutional ove...

We carried out an in-depth analysis of the use of delegated and implementing acts in the EU over time, both in general and in climate policy, and reflected on their democratic role. Our analysis shows...

by Alice Dal Gobbo. This essay introduces the series “Climate democracy when democracy fails. The affective politics of climate justice movements in Europe”: a research...

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Jeff Rosamond and Brendan Moore discuss delegated acts, EU climate governance and the democratic risks of technical policymaking.

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Podcast on citizens’ assemblies and climate action with Aishwarya Machani, exploring legitimacy, public participation, and democratic climate governance.

Podcast episode on democracy and climate action with Diarmuid Torney, exploring citizens’ assemblies, governance innovation, and inclusive climate policymaking.

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Following the EU leaders' retreat at the picturesque Alden Biesen Castle, Commission President von der Leyen outlined sweeping reforms to be delivered by 2027. The narrative is clear: EU policymakers ...

Carbon Brief looks at whether there really is a “greenlash” against climate policy in the UK

Call for PapersInternational Interdisciplinary WorkshopThe Past and Present of Climate ActivismContestation, Democracy, and ChangeSchool of International Studies, University of Trento, 11-12 June 2026

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International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics is a peer-reviewed, multi-disciplinary journal that focuses on the theoretical, ...

Israel's 15-month war on Gaza has caused unprecedented loss of lives and infrastructure, and has also led to massive greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from direct

Most dialogues have taken place behind closed doors, with minimal public information about the agenda, participants, or outcomes. With no detailed records and no clear reporting, the public is left in...

Can storytelling and a realisation of our limitations help keep climate justice hopes alive against the odds?

Climate models, impact models and demographic data are used to estimate the number of people projected to experience unprecedented lifetime exposure to extreme climate events across multiple dimension...