Structural Limitations of the Decarbonisation State
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https://doi.org/10.32387/prokla.v55i221.2226Keywords:
Climate Politics, Decarbonisation State, State Functions, State Theory, Transformation StateAbstract
To achieve net-zero climate targets, many OECD states have ramped up ambitions to decarbonize their economies. Nevertheless, there is a serious implementation gap, which is intensified by climate backsliding pressure. Based on the argument of an emerging »decarbonisation state«, we argue that a deeper understanding of the liberal capitalist state and its basic functions can help explain this gap. The transformation to a decarbonisation state, however, challenges basic functions of the underlying liberal capitalist state model. Our analysis implies analytical and normative avenues for future research.Downloads
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