In this paper, we examine the similarities and the differences between two global problems, the Coronavirus pandemic and climate change, and the extent to which the experience with the Covid19 pandemic can be of use for tackling climate change. We show that both problems share the same...

A significant reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions requires international cooperation in emission abatement as well as individual countries' investment in the adoption of abatement technology. The existing literature on climate policy pays insufficient attention to small countries, which...

In building a governance regime to address climate change, should we prioritize the development of global institutions or national ones? This paper adds insight to the issue of how much international coordination on climate governance is optimal by focusing on two neglected characteristics of...

Across the globe, climate policy is increasingly using investment support instruments, such as grants, concessional loans, and guarantees – whereas carbon prices are losing importance. This development substantially increases the risk of inefficient public spending. In this paper, we examine...