Analysing the Influence of Newspaper Columns on Climate Change Policy-Making in the Netherlands: A Framing Analysis

This master's thesis investigates the framing of climate change discourse in Dutch media and parliamentary debates and examines the potential influence of these frames on climate change policy-making. Employing content analysis, three dominant frames were identified: the Systemic Change Frame, the Industry Responsibility Frame, and the Politics Frames. The study uncovers similarities and divergences between the media and political debates, highlighting how discourse can shape public perception and policy responses. Despite the Dutch-focused context, the research underscores the broader implications of discourse framing in climate change communication and policy-making. The thesis acknowledges its limitations, including the absence of direct policy impact measurement and calls for future research to explore these dimensions. This work contributes to understanding the complex interplay between media discourse, public perception, and political decision-making. It offers valuable...Show moreThis master's thesis investigates the framing of climate change discourse in Dutch media and parliamentary debates and examines the potential influence of these frames on climate change policy-making. Employing content analysis, three dominant frames were identified: the Systemic Change Frame, the Industry Responsibility Frame, and the Politics Frames. The study uncovers similarities and divergences between the media and political debates, highlighting how discourse can shape public perception and policy responses. Despite the Dutch-focused context, the research underscores the broader implications of discourse framing in climate change communication and policy-making. The thesis acknowledges its limitations, including the absence of direct policy impact measurement and calls for future research to explore these dimensions. This work contributes to understanding the complex interplay between media discourse, public perception, and political decision-making. It offers valuable insights for climate change stakeholders navigating policy responses in the face of this global issue.Show less

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