Climate Change and Social Movements

Eugene Nulman is Assistant Lecturer at the University of Kent, UK. His research focuses on social movements, political sociology and environmental policy and practice.

• Foreword1. Introduction The Climate Change Movement and Movement Outcomes The Three Campaigns Research Questions: What, When and How 2. Brief History of Climate Change Policy & Activism Margaret Thatcher And Climate Change Early Environmental Movement Activity on International Climate Change Negotiations Unfccc and The Earth Summit Conferences of The Parties And The Kyoto Protocol International Climate Policy after Cop 3 Copenhagen and Beyond Conclusion: The Importance of National Interests and National Policies 3. Case Histories of Three Climate Campaigns Campaigning for Emissions Targets: The Case of the Climate Change Act Campaigns Against Carbon-Intensive Infrastructure: The Case of Heathrow's Third Runway Campaigning For Clean Investment: The Case of the Green Investment Bank Conclusion 4. Policy Outcomes Climate Change Act Heathrow Third Runway Green Investment Bank Conclusion5. Political Opportunities Climate Change Policy Window Closure of Opportunities Conclusion 6. Strategy, Leadership & Outcomes Strategic Domains Strategic Questions Conclusion 7. Mechanisms for Policy Change Disruption Mechanism Public Preference Mechanism Political Access Mechanism Judicial Mechanism International Political Mechanism Conclusion 8. Conclusion Findings Implications On Strengthening Subsequent Research

“Climate Change and Social Movements, is a very welcome addition to the field. In his book, Nulman charts the rise and political efficacy of what he calls the climate change movement in the UK. … Overall, this book is an interesting and timely contribution to the field. It is a very ambitious text, but remains accessible to audiences at all levels–from undergraduate through to advanced researchers.” (Clare Saunders, Mobilization, Vol. 22 (1), March, 2017)