Author ORCID Identifier
0009-0001-6784-1299
Abstract
Climate science appears to have come of age, marked by methodological rigor, interdisciplinary integration, and broad consensus. Negotiators in climate multilateralism navigate a complex terrain shaped by politics, economics, and social dynamics, where science may be treated as an insouciant factor in negotiation strategies. As climate change intensifies beyond the 1.5°C threshold, there is a growing risk that science will become even more marginalized in global governance. This could drown out the scientific authority of mandated institutions and create a disconnect between negotiation processes and the evolving role of science, undermining science’s potential to offer renewed relevance and solutions. Urgent reframing of the science-policy-society interface is essential to foster trust, legitimacy, and credibility in climate science. This article urges reflection on assumptions and positionalities within dominant knowledge systems, and advocates for integration of social inclusivity to enrich climate science discourse and strengthen climate governance.
Recommended Citation
Janice Golding
(2025)
"The Use of Science in Climate Governance: Bridging Diplomacy, Public Engagement, and Negotiation Interfaces,"
New England Journal of Public Policy: Vol. 37:
Iss.
2, Article 5.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/nejpp/vol37/iss2/5