Political Dynamics in Climate Policy: Parties, Public Opinion, and Preferences

Abstract

This panel will examine the relationship between political parties and climate policy. Specifically, it will analyse how parties integrate environmental concerns into their agendas in the face of economic challenges and natural disasters. The analyses focus on citizens' political preferences, which are integral to the functioning of a democracy and thus closely linked to parties. On the one hand, research looks at the influence of party positions on voters' environmental attitudes. It also examines how shifts in public opinion affect party policy. Finally, it considers the role of political identity in shaping individual preferences for environmental policy, highlighting the need for a nuanced understanding in policy formulation and communication.

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