The Securitization of Global Environmental Policy: An Argument Against

Abstract Arguing from the traditional point of view with regard to concept securitization, this work analyses effects securitization has on international environmental policy example four case studies—the Rio Conference, climate change regime, ozone depletion regime as well fragmented forest regime. Contrasting variables complexity and national interest, its twofold become evident. While succeeding in “raising stakes” an issue, at same time provokes conflicts between either actors involved (e.g., convention negotiations) or itself regime).