The European Union at Copenhagen : actorness, leadership and the international climate change regime

The European Union has gained a reputation in recent years as a ʻgreenʼ leader, especially within the UNFCCC. That reputation perhaps amplified the perceived failure that occurred at the 15th Conference of Parties in December 2009 in Copenhagen. Why was Copenhagen such a disappointment? The post-mod...

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Main Author: Mcilwain, John Robertson
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2011
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/33948