International institutions such as treaties and organizations shape, and are shaped by, the
large web-like architecture of global governance. Yet we know little about what this …

We are part of Nature, not separate from it. We rely on Nature to provide us with food, water
and shelter; regulate our climate and disease; maintain nutrient cycles and oxygen …

The term fragmentation implies that policy domains are marked by a patchwork of public and
private institutions that differ in their character, constituencies, spatial scope, subject matter …

A new model for effective global environmental governance in an era of human-caused
planetary transformation and disruption. Humans are no longer spectators who need to …

Most research on global governance has focused either on theoretical accounts of the
overall phenomenon or on empirical studies of distinct institutions that serve to solve …

Understanding the complexity of sustainability is crucial for the leadership of business
organizations, national governments, and non-governmental organizations. This second …

Why is the United Nations not more effective on global environmental challenges? The UN
Charter mandates the global organization to seek four noble aspirations: international peace …

In a society still in search for solutions for sustainable development, good governance has
always been recognized to be a critical tool for advancing sustainable development and a …

The conventional piecemeal approach to environmental treaty-making has resulted in a
'maze'of international agreements. However, little is known empirically about its overall …