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Smaling, Jonas (2024)

In the “global boiling” era; energy production and consumption: Case study Finland

Master thesis | Political Science (MSc)

The Paris Agreement calls for a reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Energy production is the primary source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Ritchie, 2020). In 2023, Finland's energy production was responsible for 70% of GHG emissions (Statistics Finland, 2024, May 31). Using the theoretical framework established by David G. Victor, Kal Raustiala, and Eugene B. Skolnikoff (1998), this study explores how Finland and its energy sector have approached their nationally determined commitments (NDCs) to reduce GHG emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. The study takes a top-down approach, analysing government legislation to identify the key factors forming what Victor et al. (1998) call systems for implementation review and the changes in these factors mean in implementing NDCs in Finland. Through this, the research illustrates Finland’s monitoring and reporting capabilities. It also shows the various political influences that have affected the implementation of the Paris...Show moreThe Paris Agreement calls for a reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Energy production is the primary source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Ritchie, 2020). In 2023, Finland's energy production was responsible for 70% of GHG emissions (Statistics Finland, 2024, May 31). Using the theoretical framework established by David G. Victor, Kal Raustiala, and Eugene B. Skolnikoff (1998), this study explores how Finland and its energy sector have approached their nationally determined commitments (NDCs) to reduce GHG emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. The study takes a top-down approach, analysing government legislation to identify the key factors forming what Victor et al. (1998) call systems for implementation review and the changes in these factors mean in implementing NDCs in Finland. Through this, the research illustrates Finland’s monitoring and reporting capabilities. It also shows the various political influences that have affected the implementation of the Paris Agreement in different parts of Finland’s energy sector.Show less

Paris Agreement

Finland

Energy

Author

Smaling, Jonas

Faculty

Faculty of Social & Behavioural Sciences

Specialisation

International Organisation

Supervisors

Bayramov, A.G.

ECTS Credits

20

Language

en