Protecting the Environment at Any Cost? Climate Attitudes and Governance Preferences

As part of the Jean Blondel Tuesday Seminars at CIRCaP, REDIRECT presented ongoing research by Elisabetta Mannoni (University of Siena) on climate politics, democratic attitudes, and governance preferences. The paper, titled Protecting the Environment at Any Cost? Climate Attitudes and Governance Preferences, explored how citizens across Europe think about environmental protection, democratic principles, and the role of governance in addressing the climate crisis.

The presentation examined the relationship between environmental concerns, democratic support, and citizens’ preferences for different forms of political decision-making. By focusing on climate attitudes and governance preferences, the seminar opened a broader discussion on the political consequences of the climate crisis and its implications for contemporary models of representation.

Overall, the discussion provided a valuable opportunity to reflect on one of the central challenges facing contemporary democracies: how to respond effectively to urgent environmental problems while preserving democratic legitimacy, accountability, and citizen representation.

Location: CIRCaP, University of Siena
Series: Jean Blondel Tuesday Seminars
Partner: University of Siena
Funded by: Horizon Europe

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