Law and Policy in the European Union
Law and Policy in the European Union
This chapter briefly reviews the history of the EU as it relates to the role of EU institutions in environmental policy-making. It explores EU decision-making institutions and processes and the relationship between the EU and its member states, with particular reference to role and responsibilities in implementing the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol and otherwise addressing climate change. It then reviews EU climate change law and policy to date, focusing on regional policy initiatives. In examining EU governance systems and climate initiatives, it seeks to begin revealing similarities and differences in EU and US political systems as a preface to more in-depth comparisons in Chapters 7 and 8.
Keywords: European Union, European Commission, Emissions Trading Scheme, Member state, Subsidiarity, EU-15, European Climate Change Programme, National Allocation Plan, Renewable energy
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