Climate Policy After Copenhagen

At The Un Climate Negotiations In Copenhagen 117 Heads Of State Concluded That Low-Carbon Development Is Necessary In Order To Combat Climate Change. However They Also Understood That Transition To A Low-Carbon Economy Requires The Implementation Of A Portfolio Of Policies And Programs - A Challenging Endeavour For Any Nation. This Book Addresses The Need For Information About Factors Impacting Climate Policy Implementation Using As A Case Study One Effort That Is At The Heart Of Attempts To Create A Low-Carbon Future: The European Emission Trading Scheme. It Explores Problems Surrounding The Implementation Of The Ets Including The Role Of Vested Interests The Impact Of Design Details And Opportunities To Attract Long-Term Investments. It Also Shows How International Climate Cooperation Can Be Designed To Support The Domestic Implementation Of Low-Carbon Policies. This Timely Analysis Of Carbon Pricing Contains Important Lessons For All Those Concerned With The Development Of Post-Copenhagen Climate Policy.