The Future of Democracy in the Face of Climate Change
This report examines the interplay between democracy and climate change, focusing on the science of climate change, its projected impacts, and the implications for democratic governance and decision-making. It reviews the current state of climate science, explores emissions scenarios, and discusses potential regional and global impacts of climate change, as well as adaptation and mitigation strategies and their relationship with democracy.
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Quick Facts | |
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Report location: | source |
Language: | English |
Publisher: |
Foundation For Democracy And Sustainable Development |
Authors: | Anandini Yoganathan, Emma Woods, Halina Ward |
Geographic focus: | Global |
Methods
The research method primarily involves a review and synthesis of existing literature on climate science, including the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). It also examines emissions scenarios, projected climate impacts, and the relationship between climate change and democracy. The report evaluates the scientific consensus, regional impacts, adaptation and mitigation strategies, and the influence of climate skepticism.
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Key Insights
The report synthesizes research on climate change, highlighting the scientific consensus on anthropogenic global warming and its potential impacts on ecosystems, human health, and society. It outlines emissions scenarios, discusses regional climate impacts, and examines the capacity of human systems to adapt to and mitigate climate change. The report also addresses the role of democracy in responding to climate challenges and the influence of climate skepticism on public opinion and policy.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | Global geographic scope | adaptation strategies | climate change | climate science | climate skepticism | democracy | emissions scenarios | governance | mitigation strategies | policy implications | projected impacts | public opinion | sustainable development