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Climate Ambition and Sustainable Development for a New Decade: A Catalytic Framework
Author(s) -
Chan Sander,
Boran Idil,
Asselt Harro,
Ellinger Paula,
Garcia Miriam,
Hale Thomas,
Hermwille Lukas,
Liti Mbeva Kennedy,
Mert Ayşem,
Roger Charles B.,
Weinfurter Amy,
Widerberg Oscar,
Bynoe Paulette,
Chengo Victoria,
Cherkaoui Ayman,
Edwards Todd,
Gütschow Malin,
Hsu Angel,
Hultman Nathan,
Levaï David,
Mihnar Saffran,
Posa Sara,
Roelfsema Mark,
Rudyk Bryce,
Scobie Michelle,
Shrivastava Manish Kumar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
global policy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.602
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1758-5899
pISSN - 1758-5880
DOI - 10.1111/1758-5899.12932
Subject(s) - orchestration , action (physics) , climate governance , accountability , corporate governance , sustainable development , business , political science , state (computer science) , process management , environmental resource management , environmental planning , computer science , economics , environmental science , art , musical , physics , finance , algorithm , quantum mechanics , law , visual arts
This paper examines the Global Climate Action Agenda (GCAA) and discusses options to improve sub‐ and non‐state involvement in post‐2020 climate governance. A framework that stimulates sub‐ and non‐state action is a necessary complement to national governmental action, as the latter falls short of achieving low‐carbon and climate‐resilient development as envisaged in the Paris Agreement. Applying design principles for an ideal‐type orchestration framework, we review literature and gather expert judgements to assess whether the GCAA has been collaborative, comprehensive, evaluative and catalytic. Results show that there has been greater coordination among orchestrators, for instance in the organization of events. However, mobilization efforts remain event‐driven and too little effort is invested in understanding the progress of sub‐ and non‐state action. Data collection has improved, although more sophisticated indicators are needed to evaluate climate and sustainable development impacts. Finally, the GCAA has recorded more action, but relatively little by actors in developing countries. As the world seeks to recover from the COVID‐19 crisis and enters a new decade of climate action, the GCAA could make a vital contribution in challenging times by helping governments keep and enhance climate commitments; strengthening capacity for sub‐ and non‐state action; enabling accountability; and realizing sustainable development.