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Foreword; Preface and Acknowledgement; Contents; List of Tables; List of Figures; List of Abbreviations; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Research Purpose and Questions; 1.2 State of the Art; 1.3 Theoretical-Analytical Framework; 1.4 Methodological Approach; 1.5 Outline; 2 Theoretical-Analytical Framework: Contested Ideas in Global Governance; 2.1 Global Governance As a Perspective on Transboundary Policy-Making; 2.1.1 Contextualizing Global Governance Research; 2.1.2 Blurring the Boundaries between Domestic and Global Affairs; 2.1.3 Governments: Central, but not the Only Actors.
2.1.4 Value Added of Transboundary Cooperation2.1.5 Transboundary Policy-Making in the Absence of a Supreme Authority; 2.2 Integrating Contested Ideas into Global Governance Research; 2.2.1 The Role of Ideas in Global Governance; 2.2.2 Contestation and Power in Global Governance; 2.2.3 Global Governors; 2.2.4 Global Governance as a Concept of the OECD World?; 2.3 Actor-Centered Framework for the Analysis of Global Governance Ideas; 2.3.1 Policy Actors as Drafters and Carriers of Ideas; 2.3.2 Weak Cognitivism and its Basic Behavioral Assumptions.
2.3.3 Ideas as Causes and Results of Political Action2.3.4 Ideas on Global Renewable Energy Governance: Contents and Reasons Behind; 2.4 Methodology; 2.4.1 Interpretative Research Design; 2.4.2 Comparative Case Study Analysis; 2.4.3 Sources; 3 Global Governance on Renewable Energy; 3.1 Tracing the Origins and Evolution; 3.1.1 The Origins of Global Energy Governance; 3.1.2 Initial Attempts to Promote Renewable Energy; 3.1.3 Transboundary Policy-Making on Renewables Taking Shape; 3.2 Global Challenges Addressed by Renewable Energy Promotion; 3.2.1 Energy Security; 3.2.2 Access to Energy.
3.2.3 Environmental Sustainability3.2.4 Trade-Offs Involved; 3.3 Structural Characteristics; 3.3.1 Dominance of National Policy-Making; 3.3.2 Fragmentation; 3.4 Global Governors and their Governance Activities; 3.4.1 IRENA; 3.4.2 IEA; 3.4.3 REEEP; 3.4.4 REN21; 3.4.5 GBEP; 3.4.6 CEM; 3.4.7 UN Bodies and Agencies; 3.4.8 G8 and G20; 3.5 A Snapshot at Contestation and Social Construction; 4 German Ideas on Global Renewable Energy Governance; 4.1 Tracing the Government's Action on Global Renewable EnergyGovernance; 4.1.1 The Renewables 2004 Conference and the Establishment of REN21.
4.1.2 Founding IRENA4.1.3 Launch of the Renewables Club; 4.2 Ideas on Global Renewable Energy Governance; 4.2.1 Global Challenges: Predominance of Climate Protection; 4.2.2 Renewable Energy Options: Sustainability and Electricity Markets; 4.2.3 Barriers: Markets and Policies Favoring Conventional Energy; 4.2.4 Tasks: Improving Domestic Regulatory Frameworks; 4.2.5 Global Governors: Providing Information and Advice on Renewable Energy; 4.2.6 Salient Features: the Responsibility of Industrialized Countries to Lead; 4.3 The German Government's Action and Ideas at a Glance.
2.1.4 Value Added of Transboundary Cooperation2.1.5 Transboundary Policy-Making in the Absence of a Supreme Authority; 2.2 Integrating Contested Ideas into Global Governance Research; 2.2.1 The Role of Ideas in Global Governance; 2.2.2 Contestation and Power in Global Governance; 2.2.3 Global Governors; 2.2.4 Global Governance as a Concept of the OECD World?; 2.3 Actor-Centered Framework for the Analysis of Global Governance Ideas; 2.3.1 Policy Actors as Drafters and Carriers of Ideas; 2.3.2 Weak Cognitivism and its Basic Behavioral Assumptions.
2.3.3 Ideas as Causes and Results of Political Action2.3.4 Ideas on Global Renewable Energy Governance: Contents and Reasons Behind; 2.4 Methodology; 2.4.1 Interpretative Research Design; 2.4.2 Comparative Case Study Analysis; 2.4.3 Sources; 3 Global Governance on Renewable Energy; 3.1 Tracing the Origins and Evolution; 3.1.1 The Origins of Global Energy Governance; 3.1.2 Initial Attempts to Promote Renewable Energy; 3.1.3 Transboundary Policy-Making on Renewables Taking Shape; 3.2 Global Challenges Addressed by Renewable Energy Promotion; 3.2.1 Energy Security; 3.2.2 Access to Energy.
3.2.3 Environmental Sustainability3.2.4 Trade-Offs Involved; 3.3 Structural Characteristics; 3.3.1 Dominance of National Policy-Making; 3.3.2 Fragmentation; 3.4 Global Governors and their Governance Activities; 3.4.1 IRENA; 3.4.2 IEA; 3.4.3 REEEP; 3.4.4 REN21; 3.4.5 GBEP; 3.4.6 CEM; 3.4.7 UN Bodies and Agencies; 3.4.8 G8 and G20; 3.5 A Snapshot at Contestation and Social Construction; 4 German Ideas on Global Renewable Energy Governance; 4.1 Tracing the Government's Action on Global Renewable EnergyGovernance; 4.1.1 The Renewables 2004 Conference and the Establishment of REN21.
4.1.2 Founding IRENA4.1.3 Launch of the Renewables Club; 4.2 Ideas on Global Renewable Energy Governance; 4.2.1 Global Challenges: Predominance of Climate Protection; 4.2.2 Renewable Energy Options: Sustainability and Electricity Markets; 4.2.3 Barriers: Markets and Policies Favoring Conventional Energy; 4.2.4 Tasks: Improving Domestic Regulatory Frameworks; 4.2.5 Global Governors: Providing Information and Advice on Renewable Energy; 4.2.6 Salient Features: the Responsibility of Industrialized Countries to Lead; 4.3 The German Government's Action and Ideas at a Glance.