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Between climate justice and climate finance

Fjelstrenius, Cornelia LU (2024) STVK04 20232
Department of Political Science
Abstract
The conceptualization of loss and damage reflects diverse perspectives, evident in
the disparities observed in climate negotiations. This thesis examines how the
Alliance of Small Island States and the European Union portrayed loss and
damage during the establishment of the loss and damage fund. Carol Bacchi’s
WPR approach is used for comprehending the portrayal of loss and damage, and
the methodology is guided by her analytical questions applied to the material. The
empirical analysis, focusing on statements made at the Conference of the Parties
from 2018 to 2022, reveals two thematic representations. The Alliance of Small
Island States, with longstanding advocacy, depicts loss and damage as an urgent
and life-threatening... (More)
The conceptualization of loss and damage reflects diverse perspectives, evident in
the disparities observed in climate negotiations. This thesis examines how the
Alliance of Small Island States and the European Union portrayed loss and
damage during the establishment of the loss and damage fund. Carol Bacchi’s
WPR approach is used for comprehending the portrayal of loss and damage, and
the methodology is guided by her analytical questions applied to the material. The
empirical analysis, focusing on statements made at the Conference of the Parties
from 2018 to 2022, reveals two thematic representations. The Alliance of Small
Island States, with longstanding advocacy, depicts loss and damage as an urgent
and life-threatening problem, emphasizing climate justice. In contrast, the
European Union infrequently references the concept, often presenting it in the
context of mitigation and adaptation within climate finance. Despite initial
opposition, the European Union, during the 27th COP, acknowledged the
necessity of loss and damage for supporting the most vulnerable countries. The
results highlight contrasting views of representing loss and damage by the actors. (Less)
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author
Fjelstrenius, Cornelia LU
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organization
alternative title
A discourse analysis of Alliance of Small Island States and the European Union during the establishment of loss and damage fund
course
STVK04 20232
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
Loss and Damage, Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), European Union (EU), Discourse analysis, Climate change
language
English
id
9143769
date added to LUP
2024-03-12 15:15:24
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2024-03-12 15:15:24
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  abstract     = {{The conceptualization of loss and damage reflects diverse perspectives, evident in
the disparities observed in climate negotiations. This thesis examines how the
Alliance of Small Island States and the European Union portrayed loss and
damage during the establishment of the loss and damage fund. Carol Bacchi’s
WPR approach is used for comprehending the portrayal of loss and damage, and
the methodology is guided by her analytical questions applied to the material. The
empirical analysis, focusing on statements made at the Conference of the Parties
from 2018 to 2022, reveals two thematic representations. The Alliance of Small
Island States, with longstanding advocacy, depicts loss and damage as an urgent
and life-threatening problem, emphasizing climate justice. In contrast, the
European Union infrequently references the concept, often presenting it in the
context of mitigation and adaptation within climate finance. Despite initial
opposition, the European Union, during the 27th COP, acknowledged the
necessity of loss and damage for supporting the most vulnerable countries. The
results highlight contrasting views of representing loss and damage by the actors.}},
  author       = {{Fjelstrenius, Cornelia}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Between climate justice and climate finance}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}