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Patrick McGee
pmcgee03@qub.ac.uk

Thesis: An Ecological Modernisation theory and practice analysis of the Irish Government’s response to Climate Change.

My research will consider the extent of Ecological Modernisation (EM) theory in the Irish response to climate change; how this can be used to explain current measures; how the response is affected by energy policy; and whether industrial sector / elite pressure to ensure capital accumulation has forced Government to adopt a weakened climate change mitigation position.  This process should also allow consideration of other policy drivers at work in the system.

Areas of interest: 

Climate Change politics; UNFCCC / Kyoto Protocol; Ecological Modernisation; Sustainable Development.

Supervisors:

Dr. John Barry (School of Politics, International Studies and Philosophy)
Dr. Peter Doran (School of Law)