Self-image and the stability of international environmental agreements

In this paper we examine the stability of international environmental agreements about a (common) emissions target. By signing agreement, parties develop sense responsibility to commitment made, gaining self-image that contributes their utility. We study dynamic two-stage game where all countries act individualistically. investigate how two fundamental components model, is, ambition pledge and relative importance given compliance commitment, affect efficiency agreement in terms global welfare total emissions. find participation is key driver results it negatively related positively countries’ level concern issues.