My research investigates global environmental politics through the lens of international environmental governance and the quest for a just transition. I analyze how domestic political dynamics influence international climate negotiations and policy decisions. Additionally, I explore the global response to emerging environmental challenges, such as deep-sea mining.
Morton, Kayla, Aseem Prakash, Nives Dolsak. “Issue Linkage and Climate Votes in the U.S. House of Representatives, 2007-2021.” PLOS Climate. September 25, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pclm.0000440
Featured in The Regulatory Review, January 20, 2025.
Morton, Kayla. “Salience of Mitigation in Conference of Party decisions, 1995-2023.” Under review.
“The Spotlight Effect: Do developing countries hosting UNFCCC COP meetings receive more development aid and increase domestic political support?” (Job Market Paper)
“Assessing public support for deep-sea mining among environmental NGOs.” with Aseem Prakash and Nives Dolsak (Pre-analysis plan)
“Balancing Oceans and Politics: Examining MPA Coverage Variation Among EU Member States”
“Gendering the Climate Response: How Representation Shapes Outcomes in International Climate Governance”
“The Inflation Reduction Act did not influence the 2024 U.S. Elections” with Aseem Prakash and Nives Dolsak
“Support for Deep-Sea Mining Moratorium: a cross-country analysis” with Elizabeth Echavarria