Simon Schunz holds a PhD in Social Sciences from the University of Leuven (KU Leuven), where he worked as a junior and senior researcher and continues to lecture. He also holds degrees from the College of Europe and the Free University of Berlin.

• Contents: Analytical Framework: Studying the European Union’s Influence on the Global Climate Regime – Historical Foundations (1980s-1995): EU Influence on the Set-up of the Global Climate Regime – From the Berlin Mandate to the Kyoto Protocol (1995-1997): EU Influence on the First Development of the Global Climate Regime – From the Buenos Aires Action Plan to the Year 2007 (1998-2007): EU Influence on the Consolidation of the Global Climate Regime – From the Bali Roadmap to the Copenhagen Accord (2007-2009): EU Influence on the Post-2012 Global Climate Negotiations – Gradually «Back on Track» (2010-2012): EU Influence on the Resumed Post-2012 Global Climate Negotiations – Explaining EU Influence on the Global Climate Regime.