Green Public Diplomacy and Global Governance: The Evolution of the US-China Climate Collaboration Network, 2008-2014

• In Event: Participation and Governance Processes in Social Change

Abstract

In this study, we examined U.S and China’s participation in the global climate governance process and the structure and evolution of the network evolved around the two nations between 2008 and 2014. The study yielded a number of significant findings. First, the U.S-China climate governance network has a centralized structure. Second, the Chinese and U.S governments were able to involve a diverse group of organizations. Tightly connected communities have emerged in this network. Third, the driving force behind the U.S-China climate governance network gradually shifted from a government-driven network to a business/NGO-driven network. Theoretical and practical implications were also discussed.

Authors

• Aimei Yang, U of Southern California

• Rong Wang, U of Southern California - Annenberg School for Communication

• Jian Wang, U of Southern California