Harmony or dissonance? : A comparison of the framing of stakeholders and equity in Colombia's domestic and foreign climate policy

Climate change is a critical global problem requiring urgent action. Despite international efforts, problems remain in finding the solutions to tackle a changing climate and for countries to take climate action. Identifying (in)coherence between the domestic and foreign realms of climate policy is an important component for understanding these problems. For this purpose, this thesis investigates the similarities and disparities between domestic and foreign climate policy in Colombia between 2018 and 2022. By analyzing the framing of stakeholders and equity within the four primary climate policy documents for this time period, this investigation provides a novel perspective for understanding climate policy (in)coherence in the Colombian context. Aligning the analytical framework with the Neodesarrollismo model and the CBDR- RC principle, the analysis reveals similarities and disparities in how stakeholders are framed in domestic and foreign climate policy, but also incoherent components within the same policies. Domestic policy spotlights economic benefits and portrays extractive industries as both a challenge and an opportunity, while foreign policy urges a global shift away from these sectors. Nevertheless, the findings indicate that Colombia prioritizes economic growth over equity and stakeholder engagement, especially inclusion of societal stakeholders. The investigation reveals significant dissonance between policy narratives and action, both between and within domestic and foreign climate policy.