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Why Combating Climate Change Is so Challenging

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  • André De Palma

    (THEMA - Théorie économique, modélisation et applications - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - CY - CY Cergy Paris Université)

  • Robin Lindsey

    (Sauder - Sauder School of Business [British Columbia] - UBC - University of British Columbia [Canada])

  • Stef Proost

    (KU Leuven - Catholic University of Leuven = Katholieke Universiteit Leuven)

  • Yannick Riou

    (UNISTRA - Université de Strasbourg)

  • Alain Trannoy

    (AMSE - Aix-Marseille Sciences Economiques - EHESS - École des hautes études en sciences sociales - AMU - Aix Marseille Université - ECM - École Centrale de Marseille - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, EHESS - École des hautes études en sciences sociales)

Abstract

Climate change is perhaps the most pressing challenge faced by humanity. It causes not only environmental degradation but also impacts whole ecosystems, societies, and global political stability. This paper explores the obstacles to implementing climate-change policies, emphasizing the complex interplay of economic, social, and political factors. It highlights the need to integrate economic, environmental, social, and political dimensions. It stresses that policies must be socially equitable, as demonstrated by the “Gilet Jaune” protests in France. Effective climate action requires balancing financial and non-financial factors and addressing unintended consequences such as job losses, regional economic disparities, and potential social unrest. Ultimately, a multifaceted, interdisciplinary, and inclusive approach is vital for achieving sustainable and socially responsible solutions to combat climate change.
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  • André De Palma & Robin Lindsey & Stef Proost & Yannick Riou & Alain Trannoy, 2025. "Why Combating Climate Change Is so Challenging," Post-Print hal-05638058, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05638058
    DOI: 10.1007/s13280-025-02239-0
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    2. André De palma, 2025. "Managing Road Capacity: Maintenance, Tolls, and Multi-Level Governance," Thema Working Papers 2025-14, THEMA (Théorie Economique, Modélisation et Applications), CY Cergy-Paris University, ESSEC and CNRS.

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    JEL classification:

    • D62 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Externalities
    • H - Public Economics
    • Q42 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Energy - - - Alternative Energy Sources
    • Q54 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Climate; Natural Disasters and their Management; Global Warming
    • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth

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