Global Governance and Its Effect on Climate Change Policy Implementation

Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess global governance and its effect on climate change policy implementation. Materials and Methods: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: The study found that international cooperation through global institutions, treaties and agreements, such as the Paris Agreement, is vital for addressing the complex and transboundary nature of climate change. Global governance frameworks provide the mechanisms for countries to coordinate actions, share resources, and enforce climate policies, leading to more unified efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable development. However, challenges remain, including unequal power dynamics, varying national interests, and the need for stronger enforcement mechanisms. These factors often slow down the effective implementation of climate policies, particularly in developing nations that may lack the necessary resources and technological capabilities to meet global standards. Overall, global governance has significantly influenced climate change policy but requires further reform and support to enhance its effectiveness in combating climate change. Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Regime theory, institutional theory and multilevel governance theory may be used to anchor future studies on assessing global governance and its effect on climate change policy implementation. In practice, one of the most pressing needs is to improve the transparency and equity of financial support mechanisms, such as the Climate Investment Funds (CIF). At the policy level, there is a critical need to integrate stronger compliance mechanisms into international agreements like the Paris Agreement.