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A Window for Climate Action
Abstract Recent student-led (Fridays for Future) and climate change activist-initiated (Extinction Rebellion) protests have effectively mobilized substantial resources and received extensive media coverage. However, potentially due to differences in these movements' tactics, it appears that Fridays for Futu... view more
Recent student-led (Fridays for Future) and climate change activist-initiated (Extinction Rebellion) protests have effectively mobilized substantial resources and received extensive media coverage. However, potentially due to differences in these movements' tactics, it appears that Fridays for Future has had a more positive impact in bringing attention to the issue of climate change. The protests may have opened a policy window for climate change, presenting a momentary opportunity for substantial political action.... view less
Keywords
climate change; protest; social movement; mobilization; climate policy; environmental consciousness; public opinion; public interest; reporting; Federal Republic of Germany; Great Britain; United States of America
Classification
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
Ecology, Environment
Free Keywords
Fridays for Future; Extinction Rebellion; Climate Policy Window
Document language
English
Publication Year
2019
Page/Pages
6 p.
Status
Preprint; not reviewed