Politics and Climate Change

Exploring the Relationship Between Political Parties and Climate Issues in Latin America

Bibliographic Data

ID4774052
AuthorsD Ryan (0000-0003-4699-5448, Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA), corresponding author)
Year2017
Volume20
Issue3
Pages271-286
Publication date2017-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAmbiente & sociedade (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1414-753X • E-ISSN: 1809-4422
PublisherFapUNIFESP (SciELO) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1590/1809-4422asocex0007v2032017
OpenAlexW2779444366
SCIELO_PIDS1414-753X2017000300271
LanguageEN
Citations received11
References cited16

This article explores the politicization of climate issues in the Latin American context. In other words, to what extent climate change is a relevant issue for political parties and coalitions. This is a key aspect to analyze in order to have a better understanding of the opportunities and obstacles that affect the development of the climate agenda in a given political system. Specifically, the article addresses three key issues. First, it analyses the patterns of politicization of the climate problem prevailing among mainstream political parties and coalitions in countries of the region. Second, it addresses what factors influence the level of politicization of the climate agenda in Latin America. Finally, it explores the consequences of a greater or lesser level of politicization

Climate change · Economics · Geography · Latin Americans · Mainstream · Political economy · Political economy of climate change · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Electoral Systems and Political Participation · Law · Policy Transfer and Learning · Sustainability and Climate Change Governance