The Reconfiguration of Authority in Global Climate Governance puts forward the argument that while transnational city networks, private certification schemes, and private self-regulation can surely contribute to solving the problem of climate change, the development of such initiatives by different types of sub- and non-state actors does not imply a weakening of the intergovernmental level. On the contrary, many transnational climate initiatives use the international climate regime as a point of reference and have adopted various rules and procedures from international agreements.

1. Introduction: The Reconfiguration of Authority in World Politics2. The Evolution of Global Climate Governance3. Setting the Scene: Theoretical Background and Analytical Framework4. Transnational City Networks: The ICLEI Network5. Private Certification Schemes: The Gold Standard for Carbon Offsets6. Business Self-Regulation: The Greenhouse Gas Protocol7. Conclusions