Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Abbreviations and Acronyms -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Introduction-That Big Green Elephant in the Room -- 1.1 Research Objectives -- 1.1.1 Background -- 1.1.2 Objectives -- 1.1.3 The definition of a Global Transformation Towards Sustainability-Clarification -- 1.2 Research Design and Methodology -- 1.2.1 Ideal Types: Theoretical Models and Scenarios from the Negotiation Perspective -- 1.2.2 Case Studies and Simulations -- 1.3 The Analytical Framework-Negotiation Studies as an Entry Point to Transformation Towards Sustainability -- 1.4 Reflexivity and Stakeholder Engagement for Transformation Towards Sustainability -- 2 Global Transformation Towards Sustainability-Clusters of Current Scholarly Discourse -- 2.1 Cluster 1: Triple Bottom Line (TBL)-The Sustainable Development Discourse -- 2.2 Cluster 2: Technological Innovation and Change Management-The Industrial Revolution Discourse -- 2.3 Cluster 3: Systems Approaches (SA)-Transformation Management and Socio-Technical Discourse -- 2.4 Cluster 4: Systems Approaches (SA)-Global Shifts and Globalization Discourse -- 2.5 Cluster 5: Process Approaches (SA)-The Center-Periphery and the Global South Discourse -- 2.6 Cluster 6: Process Approach-The Climate Negotiations Discourse -- 2.7 Interim Conclusion -- 3 Trade-Offs and Turnstiles as the Main Drivers of the Transformation Process Towards Sustainability -- 3.1 Trade-Offs -- 3.1.1 Global vs. Domestic/Local -- 3.1.2 The Unit vs. Collectivity -- 3.1.3 Cooperation vs. Sovereignty -- 3.1.4 Optimization/Efficiency vs. Consensus/Participation -- 3.1.5 Choice vs. Control -- 3.1.6 Prototypes vs. Generics -- 3.1.7 Linearity vs. Non-linearity -- 3.1.8 Incremental vs. Leap-Frogging -- 3.1.9 Adaptation vs. Latency -- 3.1.10 Causal Determinism vs. Self-Efficacy/Free Will -- 3.1.11 Quantitative vs. Qualitative Valuation.

3.2 Interim Conclusion -- 4 A Critical Outlook on Assumptions-Decision Systems in Transformation Towards Sustainability -- 4.1 Actors -- 4.2 Issues -- 4.3 Structures -- 4.4 Processes -- 4.5 Outcomes -- 4.6 Interim Conclusion -- 5 Knowledge Diplomacy as Facilitator of Transformation Towards Sustainability-The "New Diplomacy" and Consensual Knowledge -- 5.1 Knowledge Diplomacy and Consensual Knowledge -- 5.2 Negotiation Perspectives on Consensual Knowledge -- 5.2.1 Power-Based Perspective on Consensual Knowledge -- 5.2.2 Systems Perspective on Consensual Knowledge -- 5.3 Case Study: The IPCC and the Generation of Consensual Knowledge for Climate Negotiations -- 5.4 Interim Conclusion: Convergence of Knowledge Frameworks as Opportunities and Risks-The Preceding Step Towards Global Convergence -- 6 The Systems Perspective on the Transformation Towards Sustainability -- 6.1 System Transformation and Human Cognition-Power and Identities -- 6.2 System Transformation-'Grasping' the Context of Sustainable, Low-Carbon Transformation -- 6.3 Transition, Transformation and Leapfrogging-Sustainable Low Carbon Policy Priorities in Countries with Emerging Economies -- 6.3.1 Leapfrogging of the Developing Countries-A Way Forward? -- 6.4 Problem Context: Energy System Transformation in Developing Countries with Emerging Economies -- 6.5 A Systems Perspective on Energy Transitions-Energy Policy Objectives for Countries with Emerging Economies -- 6.5.1 Policy Objective 1: Increase Energy Access and Energy Efficiency by Reducing Income Gaps Between Urban and Rural Areas -- 6.5.2 Policy Objective 2: Capacity Building for Energy Transitions -- 6.5.3 Policy Objective 3: Reduce the Environmental and Human Health Impacts of Energy System Transformation -- 6.5.4 Policy Objective 4: Accelerate the Rate of Energy-Related Technological Change.

6.5.5 Policy Objective 5: Coordinate and Implement International and National Energy-Related Policies -- 6.6 Interim Conclusion-So What? Where Do We Go from Here? -- 7 Theoretical Models, Case Studies and Simulation Games as Knowledge and Decision Tools -- 7.1 Scenarios as Methods of Analysis of Futures -- 7.2 Theoretical Models and the 'Ideal Type'-A New-Old Method of Analysis -- 7.3 Case Studies as Historical Analyses-The Value of Context -- 7.3.1 Grasping Historicity and Plurality Through Case Studies-The Value of Perspectives in Knowledge Generation -- 7.3.2 Procedures and the Design of Case Studies-The Role of Theoretical Models in Case Studies -- 7.3.2.1 Problem and Objectives -- 7.3.2.2 The Execution of the Case Studies -- 7.3.2.3 Congruence Methods-The Role of Process Tracing -- 7.3.3 Theory Testing and the Implications of Case Findings for Theory and Practice -- 7.4 Role-Play Simulation -- 7.4.1 The Scientific Value of Role-Play Simulations -- 7.4.2 The Procedures and Design of the Role-Play Simulation -- 7.5 Interim Conclusion: Bridging Gaps Between Theory and Practice Through Knowledge and Decision Tools -- 8 Ideal Types-Theoretical Models as Agent of Transformation Towards Sustainability -- 8.1 An Ideal Type of Transformation-The Democratic Policy Pathway -- 8.1.1 Context: Actors and Issues -- 8.1.2 Agencies: Structures and Processes -- 8.1.3 Audience: Outcomes -- 8.2 An Ideal Type of Transformation-The Authoritarian Policy Pathway -- 8.2.1 Challenges to Developing an Ideal Type of an Authoritarian Policy Pathway -- 8.2.2 Advocacy, Social Movements and Authoritarian Environmentalism -- 8.2.3 Context: Actors and Issues -- 8.2.4 Agency: Structures and Processes -- 8.2.5 Audience: Outcomes -- 8.3 An Ideal Type of Transformation-Policy Pathways Driven by Institutional Activism.

8.3.1 Literature on Institutional Activism-When Activists Hold Power -- 8.3.1.1 Environmental Activism and Democracy -- 8.3.1.2 Relations Between Activism and Climate Protection-The Scientific Community as Norm Entrepreneurs? -- 8.3.2 Context: Actors and Issues -- 8.3.3 Agency: Structures and Processes -- 8.3.4 Audience: Outcomes -- 8.4 An Ideal Type of Transformation-The Technocratic/Bureaucratic Policy Pathway -- 8.4.1 Technocracy and Governance -- 8.4.2 An Ideal Type of Transformation-The Technocratic/Bureaucratic Policy Pathway -- 8.4.3 Context: Actors and Issues -- 8.4.4 Agency: Structures and Processes -- 8.4.5 Audience: Outcomes -- 8.5 An Ideal Type of Transformation-The Post-Democratic Policy Pathway -- 8.5.1 Post-Democracy and Institutional Interactions -- 8.5.2 Context: Actors and Issues -- 8.5.3 Agency: Structures and Processes -- 8.5.4 Audience: Outcomes -- 8.6 Interim Conclusion -- 9 Mexico and China-Sustainable, Low-Carbon Transformation Processes in Democratic and Authoritarian Regimes -- 9.1 Context-Transformation Processes and Governance Models -- 9.1.1 The Paris Agreement and Responses from Mexico and China -- 9.1.1.1 Mexico -- 9.1.1.2 China -- 9.1.2 Multiple Entry Points to Climate Mitigation in Mexico and China -- 9.1.2.1 Mexico -- 9.1.2.2 China -- 9.2 Case Study: The Agency of Transformation Process in Mexico-Gaps in the Discursive Function of Governance -- 9.2.1 Analysis between the Ideal Type and the Empirical Case Study of Mexico-Causal Mechanisms through Congruence Methods and Process-Tracing -- 9.3 Case Study: The Agency of Transformation Process in China-State-Guided Transition Management -- 9.3.1 A comparison of the Ideal Type and an Empirical Case Study of China-Causal Mechanisms through Congruence Methods and Process-Tracing -- 9.3.1.1 The changing meaning of social connections in selecting the political elite in China.

9.3.1.2 Institutional Interactions through Partnerships-Urban Entrepreneurialism and Urban Clusters (Chengshiqun) in China -- 9.4 Chapter Conclusion-Theory Testing and the Implications of Case Findings for Theory and Practice -- 9.4.1 Lessons for Theory -- 9.4.2 Lessons for Practice -- 10 The Philippines as a Case Study-Populism and Institutional Activism in Transformation Processes Towards Sustainability -- 10.1 Context-Sustainable, Low-Carbon Development in the Philippines -- 10.1.1 The Paris Agreement and Responses From the Philippines -- 10.1.1.1 Sustainable Development Policies in the Philippines -- 10.1.1.2 Energy Security Policies in the Philippines -- 10.1.2 Multiple Entry Points to Climate Mitigation and Sustainable Development in the Philippines -- 10.1.2.1 Rural Development as an Entry Point to Sustainable, Low-Carbon Development -- 10.2 Case Study-Institutional Activism and Sustainable and Low-Carbon Policy Goals in the 'Weak' Philippine State -- 10.2.1 Institutional Activism in the Philippines-The Historical Context and the Party List System -- 10.2.1.1 Institutional Activism in the Philippines-The Appointment of Secretary Regina Lopez -- 10.2.2 An Ideal Type Analysis of Sustainable, Low-Carbon Development in the Philippines -- 10.3 Conclusion-Lessons for Theory and for Practice -- 10.3.1 Lessons for Theory -- 10.3.2 Lessons for Practice -- 11 The United States of America-Disruptive Governments, Social Movements and Technocrats in Transformation Processes Towards Sustainability -- 11.1 Context-Sustainable Low Carbon Transformation Under Protectionism and Isolationism -- 11.1.1 The Paris Agreement and Responses from the United States -- 11.1.1.1 Climate Change Discourse in the United States Under President Trump and the U.S. Response to the Paris Climate Agreement.

11.1.1.2 Economic Development and Energy Security Policies in the United States-The Return of a Fossil-Based Energy and Economy System.

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