Date of Completion
Spring 5-1-2025
Thesis Advisor(s)
Meg Boyle
Honors Major
Environmental Science
Disciplines
Environmental Law | Environmental Sciences | Legislation
Abstract
Connecticut has a long history of climate action. In this study, I looked into the effect that non-governmental organizations have on the passage of climate change legislation in Connecticut. Eighteen different climate policy stakeholders, including legislatures, non-governmental organization (NGO) staff members, youth activists and state employees were interviewed to gain their perspective on how non-profits forward climate initiatives. I found that non-profit organizations do have a significant impact on the passage of climate change legislation in Connecticut by working as providers of information to legislators and mobilizers of constituents. This impact can be limited by various political factors.
Recommended Citation
Burke, John-Henry, "The Effect of Non-Profit Organizations on the Passage of Climate Change Legislation in Connecticut" (2025). Honors Scholar Theses. 1090.
https://digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/srhonors_theses/1090