Providing a timely overview and assessment of the evolution of the new European
climate policies, this informed discussion systematically evaluates both
internal policies and their external drivers and implications. Focusing on the
new climate and energy package, important questions are explored such as Are
EU climate policies sufficient to meet the environmental, economic, and
political challenge posed by global climate change? How do international and
domestic climate policies of the EU interact and are they mutually supportive?
What are the prospects for the EU keeping its international leadership in the
face of a more engaged United States and increasingly assertive emerging
economies? This essential analysis aims to enhance understanding and
contribute to discussions on the current and potential role of the EU in the
fight against climate change.
