南极治理机制应对气候变化的举措及其动因分析

Analysis of the Measures of Antarctic Governance Regime to Address Climate Changeand Their Motivations

气候变化是人类社会共同面临的困境,南极与气候变化密切关联,南极治理面临新的挑战。为了应对气候变化,南极治理机制调整了相应的规制、机构和制度等,这些应对举措背后包含多层动因,如体现机制正当性、扩大国家南极存在等。中国可加大南极气候变化研究比重、参与气候变化议题讨论、以南极研究成果支持国家应对气候变化政策、利用已有科考站开展国际合作,为应对气候变化做出中国贡献。

Climate change is a common dilemma faced by human society and poses new challenges to Antarctic governance.The close relationship between Antarctica and climate change provides the possibility and necessity for Antarctic governance regime to address climate change.In order to address climate change,the Antarctic governance regime has adjusted corresponding regulations,institutions and systems.There are multiple motivations behind these initiatives,such as reflecting the legitimacy of the regime,expanding the national presence in Antarctica,and supporting the national climate policy.China can increase the proportion of Antarctic climate change research,participate in discussions on climate change issues,support national climate change policy with Antarctic research results,and make use of existing research stations for international cooperation.All of these will facilitate China to make due contributions to addressing climate change.