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Jan Corfee-Morlot1, Mark Maslin, Jacquelin Burgess

  • 1Geography Department, University College London, Pearson Building, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, UK. jan.corfee-morlot@oecd.org

Philosophical Transactions. Series A, Mathematical, Physical, and Engineering Sciences
|August 2, 2007
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Global warming science is decades old, but only recently became a public policy priority. This shift resulted from scientific evidence, public engagement, and political action, transforming climate change into a key international issue.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Sociology of Science

Background:

  • The science of global warming has existed for decades.
  • Public and political attention to global warming has significantly increased in the last 15 years.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the historical progression of global warming from scientific theory to a public policy issue.
  • To understand the mechanisms of science interaction with the public and policymakers.
  • To examine the co-construction of knowledge in the relationship between society and nature regarding climate change.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of scientific discovery and evidence for the greenhouse effect.
  • Analysis of political and institutional developments in climate change management.
  • Examination of socially mediated pathways influencing public perception and policy prioritization.

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Main Results:

  • Climate change has moved from a scientific concept to a top international political agenda item.
  • The transition involved scientific advancements, public engagement, and policy-driven initiatives.
  • Understanding climate change involves the interplay of scientific knowledge and societal factors.

Conclusions:

  • The elevation of global warming as a public and political issue is a complex process involving scientific, social, and political dimensions.
  • Effective climate change policy requires understanding the co-evolution of scientific knowledge and societal responses.
  • The study provides a framework for analyzing the societal mediation of scientific issues.