Whither the Nation State? The Changing Role of the State in Climate Change Mitigation Governance

As part of the Nordic Network on Climate Change Governance (NordClimGov), the Fridtjof Nansen Institute is hosting a two-day workshop on the changing role of the nation state in climate change policy. We invite scholars from institutions in the Nordic region and neighbouring countries to submit papers.

Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Oslo, Norway
22 may 9:00 am – 11:59 pm
23 may 12:00 am – 4:00 pm

 

Roundtable: Climate Change Acts: A Tool for Strengthening Climate Ambition?

Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Lysaker, Norway, 23 May, 14.30-16.00
The roundtable is organised in collaboration with the EU-funded Jean Monnet Network GOVTRAN (Governing the EU’s Climate and Energy Transition in Turbulent Times). It aims to share experiences of and research on Climate Change Acts in a panel format, followed by plenary discussion.

Moderator:

  • Tor Håkon Jackson Inderberg, Senior Research Fellow, Fridtjof Nansen Institute;

Panelists:

  • Michal Nachmany, Policy Officer, Grantham Research Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science
  • Sara Kymenvaara, PhD Candidate, University of Eastern Finland Law School
  • Ragnhild Waagård, WWF Norway
  • Norwegian Politician, TBC

The roundtable is organised in collaboration with the EU-funded Jean Monnet Network GOVTRAN (Governing the EU’s Climate and Energy Transition in Turbulent Times). It aims to share experiences of and research on Climate Change Acts in a panel format, followed by plenary discussion.

The workshop is funded by the Joint Committee for Nordic research councils in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NOS-HS) and the Independent Research Fund Denmark, and is organised by the University of Copenhagen, Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), University of Eastern Finland (UEF) and the Fridtjof Nansen Institute (FNI).

Nordic and neighbours
The call invites scholars from institutions in the Nordic region and neighbouring countries to submit papers. Early-career scholars are particularly encouraged to participate.

Funding is provided to cover the costs of accommodation and meals. In some cases, travel support to Oslo may be offered. Please state in your submission if you wish to apply for such support as well as where you would be travelling from, and estimated travel costs. No per diem is offered.

Organizing committee:
Prof. Harro van Asselt (UEF/SEI)
Dr. Tor Håkon J. Inderberg (FNI)
Prof. Morten Broberg (University of Copenhagen)
Dr. Åsa Persson (SEI/Linköping University).

Whither the Nation State? The Changing Role of the State in Climate Change Mitigation Governance

Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Oslo, Norway

22.05.2019

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