The change in the climatic conditions of the world as a global challenge of power transformations

Abstract

The article examines the impact of global challenges, in particular climate change, on power relations. The author defines climate change as a problem that causes a number of negative consequences for the development of society, in particular significant economic losses, shortage of drinking water, deterioration of water quality, new diseases, an increase in the number of environmental refugees, etc. This global challenge affects the nature of power relations, which increases the awareness and responsibility of political actors in maintaining environmental security at the state level, as well as the need to represent the economic and environmental interests of the state, joint activities at the international level, in particular in determining the organizational structures of management regarding the environmental security of the planet. The article emphasizes that the governments of modern countries are faced with the need to develop and implement long-term strategies focused on adapting the economy, infrastructure and social policy to new realities. The author emphasizes the importance of including environmental priorities in the development strategies of modern society and the need for international coordination to create effective mechanisms for managing global environmental threats. The author analyzes the stages of the formation of international cooperation in the field of climate security, starting from 1972, when the UN Environment Program was created. This initiated scientific research on climate change and intergovernmental cooperation. The article examines the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (1992), the Kyoto Protocol (1997) and the Paris Agreement (2015). The article reveals the significance of these key documents that define global approaches to combating climate change and establish the principles of sustainable development. The author draws attention to the importance of developing environmental diplomacy as a means of forming international dialogue and harmonizing the positions of different countries. The author analyzes efforts aimed at integrating green technologies, developing renewable energy and introducing legislative initiatives aimed at reducing the burden on the environment. The article notes that one of the key elements of implementing environmental policy is the environmental responsibility of not only the state, but also society. The article emphasizes that strategically important tasks and directions of environmental policy of modern states are the activation of both domestic and foreign political cooperation, international cooperation, promotion of the formation of environmental awareness and culture of citizens, environmental diplomacy, overcoming socio-political inertia. countries in the formation of an environmentally safe future. It is concluded that the success of the implementation of environmental policy depends on the ability to overcome socio-political inertia and involve all stakeholders in a joint solution to the problem of preserving ecosystems for current and future generations.