Changing policy paradigms: How are the climate change mitigation-oriented policies evolving in Nepal and Bangladesh?

Baniya, B; Giurco, D; Kelly, S

Changing policy paradigms: How are the climate change mitigation-oriented policies evolving in Nepal and Bangladesh?

Baniya, B Giurco, D

Kelly, S

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Publisher:: Elsevier BV
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Environmental Science and Policy, 2021, 124, pp. 423-432
Issue Date:: 2021-10-01

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dc.contributor.author	Baniya, B
dc.contributor.author	Giurco, D https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1707-9531
dc.contributor.author	Kelly, S https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8454-6144
dc.date.accessioned	2021-11-13T22:40:48Z
dc.date.available	2021-11-13T22:40:48Z
dc.date.issued	2021-10-01
dc.identifier.citation	Environmental Science and Policy, 2021, 124, pp. 423-432
dc.identifier.issn	1462-9011
dc.identifier.issn	1873-6416
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/151563
dc.description.abstract	The inclusion of climate mitigation actions in the Nationally Determined Contributions and climate policies of low-income countries such as Nepal and Bangladesh means that policymakers are seeking to address both types of responses to climate change. This study assesses changes in policy paradigms pertinent to climate mitigation, in Nepal and Bangladesh for the period from 1992 to 2018. Policy paradigm refers to the framework of policymakers' ideas and strategies that influence the formulation of policies across different aspects. This research develops and uses an analytical framework which considers the following aspects of public policy: (i) problems and focus; (ii) content (policy instruments and financial resources); (iii) institutions and strategic interactions; and (iv) global environment-related initiatives. Relevant policies (18 for Bangladesh and 17 for Nepal) were analyzed and thematically coded using NVivo software. While most aspects showed notable change over time, the institutions and strategic interactions aspect showed only incremental change. Although primarily focussed on adaptation, a new policy paradigm that seems to have emerged post-2005 for Nepal and Bangladesh focuses on low carbon development, access to energy, sustainable transport, and sustainable agricultural practices. To operationalize the new policy paradigms in both countries, economic and market-based policy instruments that utilize the government's internal funding will need to support policies to minimize the impacts of changes in official development assistance.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Elsevier BV
dc.relation.ispartof	Environmental Science and Policy
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.envsci.2021.06.025
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject	05 Environmental Sciences, 07 Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, 16 Studies in Human Society
dc.subject.classification	Environmental Sciences
dc.title	Changing policy paradigms: How are the climate change mitigation-oriented policies evolving in Nepal and Bangladesh?
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	124
utslib.for	05 Environmental Sciences
utslib.for	07 Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences
utslib.for	16 Studies in Human Society
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)/Institute For Sustainable Futures
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - ISF - Institute for Sustainable Futures
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dc.date.updated	2021-11-13T22:40:47Z
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	124

Abstract:

The inclusion of climate mitigation actions in the Nationally Determined Contributions and climate policies of low-income countries such as Nepal and Bangladesh means that policymakers are seeking to address both types of responses to climate change. This study assesses changes in policy paradigms pertinent to climate mitigation, in Nepal and Bangladesh for the period from 1992 to 2018. Policy paradigm refers to the framework of policymakers' ideas and strategies that influence the formulation of policies across different aspects. This research develops and uses an analytical framework which considers the following aspects of public policy: (i) problems and focus; (ii) content (policy instruments and financial resources); (iii) institutions and strategic interactions; and (iv) global environment-related initiatives. Relevant policies (18 for Bangladesh and 17 for Nepal) were analyzed and thematically coded using NVivo software. While most aspects showed notable change over time, the institutions and strategic interactions aspect showed only incremental change. Although primarily focussed on adaptation, a new policy paradigm that seems to have emerged post-2005 for Nepal and Bangladesh focuses on low carbon development, access to energy, sustainable transport, and sustainable agricultural practices. To operationalize the new policy paradigms in both countries, economic and market-based policy instruments that utilize the government's internal funding will need to support policies to minimize the impacts of changes in official development assistance.

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