Patterns of Climate Policy Performance Or: Exactly How Bad is Canadian Climate Policy?

Presented by Dr. Sebastian Sewerin, Postdoctoral Visiting Scholar at the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy With global governance of climate mitigation being in deep flux, the importance of state-led efforts – on either the national, regional or local level – to curb greenhouse gas emissions is being rediscovered by political scientists. Yet, despite a growing body of research and the production of numerous country-rankings, advances in our understanding of differences between countries are hampered by the limited comparability of findings. But how can we assess countries’ capability to design effective policies? And how can we explain differences in their policy performance? This presentation introduces the conceptual and methodological challenges of comparing countries’ efforts. Dr. Sewerin will also give an overview of his research on comparative environmental politics and will present his current research projects. More information: http://www.schoolofpublicpolicy.sk.ca/News_Events/calendar_details.php?id=502 Those interested in attending are encouraged to register online at the link provided above. Seating in Regina is limited to 30 individuals.

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