Unraveling the Intricacies of the Relationship between Global Politics and the Environment

Abstract

The world has made significant progress in environmental diplomacy and produced many environmental agreements. However, these agreements have not been proven to be effective in controlling environmental degradation, as global warming is rising, flooding has increased, and the elevation of the sea level, etc. This research paper explores the relationship between global politics and environmental crises and how the global politics, mainly between major powers like the United States and China, are having repercussions for the implementation of international environmental agreements. Global politics is one of the key challenges in the successful management of environmental crises and contributes to the failure of environmental diplomacy. The strategic contest is undermining the energy transition, manufacturing, and supply chain of renewable products, joint research and development. It is important to separate power politics from the shared goal of protecting the environment and sustainability.