The gap between the EU's and US's approaches to climate

The gap

Evidence profile

Sourced from the limitations and stated research gap and limitations section of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 3 journals.

Supporting evidence — 5 representative gaps

• Environmental international organizations in climate change governance: a systematic review of their contributions to SDGs 6–14 (2026) · Frontiers in Environmental Science · doi

  research avenues includes the continued Despite the comprehensive international structures established by the SDGs and the Paris Agreement, the effective implementation of international climate action, however, faces very serious challenges. This lack of financial resources, insufficient political dedication, and the variation of the circumstances in each country. Moreover, the intersection of climate change with other developmental priorities usually triggers trade-offs that can hinder simultaneous progress in most SDGs. Although the study seeks to offer a global picture, the literature at hand is not evenly spread, and the focus is more in specific areas (e.g., Europe and Asia) and relatively less of the low-income and highly vulnerable areas. 5.8 Critical analysis of EIO effectiveness and structural constraints 6.1 Research gaps and future research priorities Environmental International Organizations (EIOs) have a key role in promoting climate governance and SDGs 614, but their functionality is limited by structural constraints.

  generallimitationsevidence 5/5
  Keywords: international sdgs climate priorities literature areas structural constraints gaps avenues includes continued despite comprehensive structures
• Technology inclusion, political risk, and climate action for sustainable development in MENA regions (2026) · Discover Sustainability · doi

  The study identifies a gap in understanding the structural and institutional drivers of climate action. The study highlights the limitations of traditional policy instruments in reducing climate risks in resource-constrained settings.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study identifies gap understanding structural institutional drivers climate
• The Transatlantic Rift in Climate Policies (2026) · Studia Europejskie-Studies in European Affairs · doi

  The gap between the EU's and US's approaches to climate policy has widened in recent years. The EU and US have different institutional capacities, economic priorities, and perceptions of climate urgency.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: gap between approaches climate policy has widened recent
• Environmental international organizations in climate change governance: a systematic review of their contributions to SDGs 6–14 (2026) · Frontiers in Environmental Science · doi

  There is a lack of understanding of the contributions of Environmental International Organizations to climate change governance. The governance mechanisms, including the Paris Agreement and Nationally Determined Contributions, are not well understood. The critical gaps between institutional goals and outcomes are not well identified.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there lack understanding contributions environmental international organizations climate
• Environmental international organizations in climate change governance: a systematic review of their contributions to SDGs 6–14 (2026) · Frontiers in Environmental Science · doi

  The study is limited to a systematic review of peer-reviewed articles and institutional reports. The body of evidence is considered moderate in quality, reflecting variability in methodological approaches and reporting standards. The study does not provide a comprehensive analysis of the impact of Environmental International Organizations on climate change governance.

  generallimitations sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study limited systematic review peer-reviewed articles institutional reports

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