International Organizations in Global Environmental Governance [Hardcover]

This book provides a comparative study of the role of international organizations in environmental governance. Whilst a growing body of literature considers global governance in a number of policy areas, this volume delivers one of the first comprehensive accounts of international organizations in relation to environmental policy.

Providing the reader with key insights within this area of global governance, the book focuses on policies developing in relation to climate change, biodiversity and international environmental funding. Presenting a compelling and up-to-date account of developments within this burgeoning policy area, the volume:

includes a range of case studies including the World Bank, UNEP and the OECD

presents quantitative and qualitative research that advances understanding of international organizations in the field of international relations

delivers contributions from a range of internationally renowned academics and specialists within the field

International Organizations in Global Environmental Governancewill be of interest to students and scholars of international relations theory, international economics, environmental policy, organizational theory and environmental studies.

1. Global Environmental Governance and International Organizations: Setting the Stage Frank Biermann, Bernd Siebenh?ner, and Anna Schrey?gg  Part 1: Intergovernmental Organizations  2. The Impact of International Organizations on the Environment: An Empirical Analysis Axel Dreher and Magdalena Ramada y Gal?n Sarasola  3. Setting Standards for Responsible Banking: Examining the Role of the International Finance Corporation in the Emergence of the Equator Principles Christopher Wright  4. OECD Peer Reviews and Policy ConvergencelsÃ