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Dedicated climate ministries help to reduce carbon emissions

Environmental Studies and Forestry

Dedicated climate ministries help to reduce carbon emissions

J. Limberg, Y. Steinebach, et al.

Discover how dedicated national climate ministries can significantly reduce carbon emissions, as revealed by research from Julian Limberg, Yves Steinebach, and Jacob Nyrup. This study uncovers that the key to success lies not in new policies, but in the effective implementation of existing ones.

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Abstract
This paper investigates the impact of dedicated national climate ministries on carbon emissions. Using a difference-in-differences analysis of 169 countries from 2000 to 2021, the study finds that establishing a dedicated climate ministry leads to a substantial reduction in carbon emissions. This effect is not attributable to an increase in the number or ambition of climate policies, but rather to improved implementation and enforcement of existing policies due to clearer responsibilities and increased administrative resources.
Publisher
npj Climate Action
Published On
Aug 16, 2024
Authors
Julian Limberg, Yves Steinebach, Jacob Nyrup
Tags
climate ministries
carbon emissions
policy implementation
environmental governance
administrative resources
difference-in-differences analysis
international study

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