Abstract
Climate change is a global phenomenon and there are an increasing number of attempts to discuss and solve related problems at a global level. This increasing emphasis on, and empowerment of, global institutions can have side effects on local power structures. The following analyses indicate that increasing global institutionalization can lead to an intensification of local conflicts around the world. This conclusion follows from an application and extension of the concept of path dependency. Examples are given of how local self-reinforcing structures can be used in a positive way to smoothly trigger an increase in mitigation and adaptation capacities.
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Kominek, J. (2012). Global Climate Policy Reinforces Local Social Path-Dependent Structures: More Conflict in the World?. In: Scheffran, J., Brzoska, M., Brauch, H., Link, P., Schilling, J. (eds) Climate Change, Human Security and Violent Conflict. Hexagon Series on Human and Environmental Security and Peace, vol 8. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-28626-1_6
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