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Guri Bang is a Professor in the Department of International Environmental and Development Studies (Noragric) at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). Her work centers on international climate cooperation, climate and energy policy in the United States, just energy transitions, and the impact of populism on climate policy. She contributes significantly to the academic understanding of climate governance through comparative and policy diffusion studies.
Her research interests include:
- International Climate Cooperation
- Climate and Energy Policy in the United States
- Just Energy Transitions
- Populism and Climate Policy
- Decarbonization and Fossil Fuel Governance
- Climate Policy Diffusion and Effectiveness
The analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on political feasibility, governance challenges, and comparative dynamics in climate policy, especially in Western democracies like the U.S., Norway, and Canada. Her work frequently examines how domestic politics shape international climate commitments and the implementation of climate instruments such as cap-and-trade systems and supply-side regulations.
Notable research projects she is involved in include:
- Socially Just and Politically Robust Decarbonisation
- Climate Politics During Recessions
- Right-wing populism and the political feasibility of climate policy (POPCLIM)
She teaches courses such as EDS303 Introduction to International Environmental Studies and EDS348 Global Environmental Politics.
Her scholarly contributions span high-impact journals including Global Environmental Politics, Climate Policy, International Environmental Agreements, and Global Environmental Change.
She has advised or collaborated with numerous scholars and is an editor of influential volumes such as The Domestic Politics of Global Climate Change. While specific student names are not listed, her extensive publication and project leadership indicate active mentorship and academic supervision.
