Environmental Policy and Politics in the European Union - by Tom Delreux & Sander Happaerts (Paperback)

About the Book

-State-of-the-art analysis of EU environmental policy and the political dynamics that shape it. By stressing its global context, it examines the historical developments, the institutions and actors involved in policy-making, as well as the content, drivers and effects of the policies in both the traditional and the 'new' environmental sub-domains. ---

Book Synopsis

This brand new textbook provides a concise and informative overview of environmental policy and politics in the European Union. It includes a thorough analysis of the traditional areas of environmental concern such as pollution and natural resources, as well as newer environmental issues, including GMOs and climate change. Throughout this clear and readable introduction, the authors emphasize the interdependence between EU environmental policy and changes at the global level, focusing in particular on the EU's role in global environmental governance.

The authors' didactic approach means this text will be invaluable to undergraduate and postgraduate students of environmental politics, policies and governance in the EU as well as MA programmes with a global focus, including international relations and EU studies.

About the Author

Tom Delreux is Professor at the Institut de Sciences Politiques, University of Louvain (Louvain-la-Neuve), Belgium.

Sander Happaerts is Assistant Professor at Leuven International and European Studies, University of Leuven, Belgium.
Tom Delreux is Professor at the Institut de Sciences Politiques, University of Louvain (Louvain-la-Neuve), Belgium.

Sander Happaerts is Assistant Professor at Leuven International and European Studies, University of Leuven, Belgium.