NAVIGATOR focuses on six policy fields within global governance, one of them being climate change. Listen to this interview with Daniel Muth from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) and discover current trends and perspectives on this timely topic!

Daniel is part of the NAVIGATOR work package on climate change. With expertise in environmental governance and international cooperation, he explores how the EU navigates climate uncertainties in a fragmented and dynamic global governance system. His work analyses the strategic tensions the EU faces between climate ambition and geopolitical realities.

In this episode, Daniel:

• Presents efforts to map the climate governance regime complex and assess accountability gaps.
• Discusses the role of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) as a tool blending environmental objectives with strategic trade considerations.
• Shares how the team at VU is identifying actionable pathways for the EU to enhance coherence and impact in the climate domain.