Solutions to global Governance dilemmas in the context of Great Power rivalry: the case of climate change

Abstract

The article considers the problem of climate change as one of the examples of urgent global challenges facing the world community in the context of increasing rivalry between the great powers. The main purpose of the study is to identify potential conflicts and points of contact between the interests of the leading world powers in the process of solving the climate problem, as well as to propose possible solutions that contribute to the development of effective international cooperation in this area. The introduction highlights the importance of global governance issues in the context of climate change and rethinks the role of international organizations in the context of the resurgent rivalry between great Powers. Special attention is paid to the challenges that the climate problem poses to the international community, with an emphasis on the need to create new mechanisms for interaction and decision-making in an increasingly competitive environment. The research methodology includes an analysis of key international agreements (such as the Paris Agreement) and various positions of the leading world powers — the United States, China, the European Union and Russia. An important role is given to the comparative analysis of the strategies and approaches of these countries in relation to climate challenges, as well as their impact on global governance processes. The results show that despite the presence of certain contradictions, there are potential areas of cooperation where the interests of the great Powers overlap. These areas include technological development, the creation of competitive "green" economies and the reduction of risks associated with climate change. The discussion of the results leads to the conclusion that in order to successfully address climate challenges, it is necessary to develop more flexible and adaptable models of international cooperation that take into account the interests of all key players. The conclusion emphasizes the need to strengthen international institutions capable of ensuring a more balanced and equitable distribution of obligations and benefits among the great Powers in resolving global problems related to climate change.