Political Economy of Climate and Environment (PECE)

September 2, 2026

This conference is closed to the public.

PECE brings together scholars from all subfields of political science to address questions related to climate change and the natural environment. Topics include the politics of energy transition, firms and lobbying, climate public opinion, gender and climate, climate justice, and more. We embrace a range of theoretical and empirical approaches and especially welcome those who are new to the field or simply climate curious.

Questions we seek to address include what political forces inhibit or support the emergence of decarbonization? When do citizens support or oppose climate action? How will citizens adapt to growing climate impacts and how will governance institutions respond to growing pressure for decarbonization, adaptation, and social safety nets for the most vulnerable? We welcome submission of full papers and pre-analysis plans and particularly encourage participation from traditionally under-represented groups in the discipline.

This event is cosponsored by Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, Harvard University.

Contact

Sarah Banse
sarahbanse@wcfia.harvard.edu

Conveners

Dustin Tingley
Faculty Associate; Chair, Weatherhead Research Cluster on Global Climate Policy.
Thomas D. Cabot Professor of Public Policy, Department of Government, Harvard University and Harvard Kennedy School; Deputy Vice Provost for Advances in Learning, Harvard University

Research interests: International relations; international political economy; and climate change.

Dustin Tingley

Luke Sandord

Assistant Professor of Environmental Policy and Governance, Yale School of the Environment.

Amanda Kennard

Assistant Professor of Political Science, Stanford University.

Valuing Accessiblity

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