Multilateralism In The Implementation of Climate Policies-Today,s Imperative

Abstract

This paper treats multilateralism as an essential tool in the implementation of climate policies. It focuses on how multilateralism can facilitate the efforts of the international community in dealing with the climate change phenomenon. Both the results of the formal intergovernmental efforts and the existing treaty framework on climate change are not providing the needed solution. Against this background, the paper dicusses how new commitments and innovative approaches inherent in multilateralism, are likely to reinvigorate the implementation of the policies aimed at curbing the climate change menace. To this end, the role of non-state actors, developing country partners, and forestry is analysed, and practical considerations for the realization of maximun potentials in these areas considered.