Subnational partnerships for sustainable development : transatlantic cooperation between the United States and Germany

Hochschulschrift

There is a growing body of literature that explores what drives subnational actors to become agenda setters on climate change, sustainability and other environmental matters. This book adds a new dimension to this literature by focusing on international environmental partnerships between states, such as those between Maryland and Schleswig-Holstein, Wisconsin and Bavaria, as well as California and North Rhine-Westphalia. In-depth case studies examine what drives these international partnerships, how they function, and what supports and inhibits their effectiveness. This book represents the most in-depth study that exists of international environmental policy agreements at the subnational level. It is an important addition to the field.' - Miranda Schreurs, Free University of Berlin, Germany. This fascinating volume examines the recent increase in subnational environmental policy agreements between different countries, with a particular focus on Germany and the US. Holley Ralston explores why international environmental partnerships are forming at the state level and the factors that both aid and inhibit their long-term success. The book begins with an in-depth analysis of the theoretical and historical frameworks of transnational partnerships, before transitioning into a discussion of specific environmental agreements between US and German states. The following partnerships are covered in detail: California and Bavaria (1995 and 2000), Wisconsin and Bavaria (1998), Maryland and Schleswig-Holstein (2002) and California and North Rhine-Westphalia (2004). Taken together, these examples provide important insights into the ways in which multi-level governance structures allow subnational actors to shape policy developments around global environmental issues. This timely study - the first of its kind on this topic - will appeal to both academic researchers and policymakers with an interest in global environmental governance, environmental policymaking, comparative governance and the roles of individuals versus institutions.

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• ISBN: 9781782549130 ; 1782549137
• Dimensions: 24 cm
• Extent: VI, 235 S.
• Language: Englisch
• Notes: Zugl.: Berlin, Freie Univ., Diss., 2012 u.d.T.: Ralston, Holley Andrea: State Länder environmental partnerships in global governance for sustainable development

Classification and Topics

• Keyword: Wirtschaftsentwicklung ; Nachhaltigkeit ; Wirtschaftskooperation ; USA ; Deutschland

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): Cheltenham, UK, Northampton, MA
• (who): Elgar
• (when): © 2013
• Creator: Ralston, Holley Andrea

Further information

• Table of contents: https://d-nb.info/1050187164/04
• Rights: Bei diesem Objekt liegt nur das Inhaltsverzeichnis digital vor. Der Zugriff darauf ist unbeschränkt möglich.
• Last update: 11.03.2025, 12:26 PM CET