| Description |
1 online resource (16 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Policy outlook (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) |
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Policy outlook (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)
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| Summary |
Regardless of many benefits available to Russia from adopting a more practical approach to climate mitigation, the country remains on the outskirts of the international climate policy debate, an important element of foreign policy in this decade. Russian leaders tend to point to the post-Soviet decline of Russia's greenhouse gas emissions as a major contribution to global climate mitigation efforts. Yet, because the country's carbon intensity remains very high, that stance undermines Russia's role as a serious global climate actor. Recognizing its limited progress with climate mitigation policies and its responsibility to contribute more would create a better foundation for Russia's strategic role. A number of 'no-regrets' policy steps are available. However, making the most of its opportunity to develop a strategic role requires Moscow to take climate policy much more seriously. The Kremlin's climate change path boils down to political will, and whether climate change is considered important enough, as well as its ability to engage in serious strategic thinking and policy preparation |
| Notes |
"August 2012." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 13-14) |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF page 1 (CEIP, viewed September 11, 2013) |
| Subject |
Climatic changes -- Government policy -- Russia (Federation)
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Greenhouse gas mitigation -- Government policy -- Russia (Federation)
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Climatic changes -- Government policy.
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Greenhouse gas mitigation -- Government policy.
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Russia (Federation)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Vatansever, Adnan, author.
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, issuing body.
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