The Power of Strategy

Environmental NGO Influence in International Climate Negotiations

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ID6188944
AuthorsKatharina Rietig (0000-0002-4226-5766, corresponding author)
Year2016
Volume22
Issue2
Pages269-288
Publication date2016-08-19
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueGlobal Governance A Review of Multilateralism and International Organizations (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1075-2846 • E-ISSN: 1942-6720
PublisherWalter de Gruyter GmbH (PUBLISHER • DE)
DOI10.1163/19426720-02202006
OpenAlexW2342848422
LanguageEN
Citations received18
References cited25

Surprisingly little is known about how government representatives pay attention to the input of nongovernmental organizations in international negotiations. This article presents an analytical framework and illustrates, with findings from the climate change negotiations 2009–2012, the conditions under which government representatives pay attention to the input from transnational advocacy networks like the Climate Action Network. Demonstrations and lobbying attempts on the international level are frequently ignored, given that negotiation mandates with little leeway are agreed on beforehand. This requires a longer-term perspective toward changing government positions for the next round of negotiations following high media attention. Governments value NGO involvement because they grant legitimacy and signal public support. Successful lobbying requires policy entrepreneurial strategies, close networks, and early input on the domestic level

Business · Economics · International law · Law and economics · Legitimacy · Negotiation · Political science · Politics · Public international law · Public relations · International Development and Aid · Law · Policy Transfer and Learning · Political Influence and Corporate Strategies · Public Administration

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