Many democracies find it difficult to act swiftly on problems such as climate change and
biodiversity loss. This is reflected in long-standing debates in research and policy about …

We are pleased to present the Democracy Report 2022 from the V-Dem Institute. Our report
comes during challenging times as the world is facing a war in Europe, rising tensions in the …

In order to explore the strengths and weaknesses of democracies in mitigating climate
change, this article presents a review of more than two decades of research on the …

As fossil fuel activity declines, workers and communities dependent upon this activity will
face negative economic and social consequences. Mitigating these impacts and including …

Research on community-based forest management indicates its conservation outcomes
depend on local rule enforcement, extraction pressures, and community support. However …

In times of growing concerns about climate change, environmental activism is increasing.
Whereas several studies have examined associations between environmental activism and …

Should international pro-climate actors speak up against climate rogues, or do foreign critics
risk igniting nationalist backlash against global environmental norms and institutions? We …

To what extent do Indigenous Peoples exert influence over global climate decision-making
processes? Recent studies observe the increased presence and influence of Indigenous …

The last decades have seen a remarkable expansion in the number of International
Organizations (IOs) that have mainstreamed environmental issues into their policy scope …

While the roles of actors such as the state and state-owned enterprises within “Global China”
elicit significant scholarly attention, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are relatively …