Confronting Climate Change: A Strategy for U.s. Foreign Policy : Report of an Independent Task Force

by Pataki, George E.; Vilsack, Thomas J.; Levi, Michael A. (CON); Victor, David G. (CON)

• ISBN13: 9780876094129
• ISBN10: 0876094124
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-01
• Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations

Summary

The Council sponsors an Independent Task Force when an issue of critical importance to U.S. foreign policy arises, and it seems that a group diverse in backgrounds and perspectives may nonetheless be able to reach a meaningful consensus on policy through private and nonpartisan deliberations. Task Force members are asked to join a consensus signifying that they endorse "the general policy thrust and judgments reached by the group, though not necessarily every finding and recommendation." Individual views and dissents that sharpen differences of analysis and prescription are also encouraged. Once formed, Task Forces are independent. Upon reaching a conclusion, a Task Force issues a report, which the Council publishes and posts on its website. Task Force chairs, directors, and members are solely responsible for the content of their reports. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
List of Acronyms	p. xv
Task Force Report	p. 1
Executive Summary	p. 3
Introduction	p. 11
History and State of U.S. Climate Policy	p. 25
Domestic Policy	p. 33
Achieving Leverage on Global Emissions	p. 42
Adaptation and Other Measures Beyond Mitigation	p. 63
A UN Deal	p. 67
A Partnership for Climate Cooperation	p. 79
Leadership	p. 89
Additional or Dissenting Views	p. 93
Task Force Members	p. 96
Task Force Observers	p. 107
Appendix	p. 109
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