Abstract

A global North-South divide in research, and its negative consequences, has been highlighted in various scientific disciplines. Northern domination of science relevant to climate change policy and practice, and limited research led by Southern researchers in Southern countries, may hinder further development and implementation of global climate change agreements and nationally appropriate actions. Despite efforts to address the North-South divide, progress has been slow. In this Perspective, we illustrate the extent of the divide, review underlying issues and analyse their consequences for climate change policy development and implementation. We propose a set of practical steps in both Northern and Southern countries that a wide range of actors should take at global, regional and national scales to span the North-South divide, with examples of some actions already being implemented.

Published in

Nature Climate Change
2017, Volume: 7, number: 1, pages: 21-27

SLU Authors

• Blicharska, Malgorzata

  • Department of Urban and Rural Development, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    
  • Uppsala University

• Mikusinski, Grzegorz

  • School for Forest Management, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

Associated SLU-program

SLU Swedish Biodiversity Centre


Sustainable Development Goals

SDG13 Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
SDG4 Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
SDG17 Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development


UKÄ Subject classification

Climate Research
Environmental Sciences


Publication identifier

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate3163

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/80373