Climate Quote by Dale Jamieson
“The Paris climate conference in December, 2015 was a recognition that countries bring their climate policies to international meetings rather than create them during the negotiations (much less do they receive orders from the international community and then go home and implement them).”
About This Quote
Source Report: Climate policy analysis, 2015
Countries bring existing policies to climate talks, not new ones, limiting negotiation impact.
In simple terms: Negotiations often repeat existing policies.
Key Takeaway
Encourage creation of new climate policies.
Themes
climate
policy
negotiation
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
academic
policy‑oriented
When to use this quote
- UN climate talks
- national policy drafting
- NGO advocacy
Key Concepts
international relations
environmental law
Questions to Reflect On
- How can new ideas be introduced?
- What incentives foster policy innovation?
A Different Perspective
Existing policies may dominate discussions.
