Will Democracy Survive Climate Change?

IF 1.8 3区社会学 Q2 SOCIOLOGY

Sociological Forum Pub Date : 2023-11-02 DOI:10.1111/socf.12957

Steven R. Brechin, Seungyun Lee

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Abstract

In this essay, we explore the relationship between democracy and climate change. Using environmental sociology and related fields as a theoretical lens, we explore two possible and contrasting scenarios of the climate crisis's sociopolitical impact. The first scenario presents that democracy is not well‐equipped to deal with climate change. The increasing pervasiveness and intensity of climate change challenges our democratic system, ultimately leading to its demise and the rise of authoritarianism around the world. In the second scenario, we argue that not only is democracy the most ideal type of governance for tackling climate change, but climate change can revive democracy in an era of rising populist, right‐wing politics. We conclude by discussing several of the conditions required to lead to one or the other scenario.

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民主能否在气候变化中幸存?

在本文中，我们将探讨民主与气候变化之间的关系。利用环境社会学和相关领域作为理论视角，我们探讨了气候危机的社会政治影响的两种可能和对比的情景。第一种情况表明，民主制度不足以应对气候变化。气候变化的日益普遍和激烈挑战着我们的民主制度，最终导致民主制度的消亡和威权主义在世界各地的兴起。在第二种情况下，我们认为民主不仅是应对气候变化的最理想的治理方式，而且气候变化可以在民粹主义和右翼政治崛起的时代重振民主。最后，我们将讨论导致一种或另一种场景所需的几个条件。

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Sociological Forum SOCIOLOGY-

CiteScore

2.90

自引率

11.10%

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期刊介绍： Sociological Forum is the flagship journal of the Eastern Sociological Society. The journal is peer reviewed and committed to publishing high quality, cutting edge research on substantive issues of fundamental importance to the study of society. The journal"s mission is broad in scope, encompassing empirical works (both quantitative and qualitative in nature), as well as works that develop theories, concepts, and methodological strategies. All areas of sociology and related fields are welcomed in Sociological Forum, as the journal strives to create a site of learning and exchange for scholars and students of the social sciences.