Role Perceptions in Global Environmental Negotiations: From Reformist Leaders to Conservative Bystanders

Figures & data

Table 1. Ideal types of roles

Ideal type	Ambition	Diplomatic activity	Influence
Reformist leader	high	high	high
Conservative leader	low	high	high
Lucky reformist bystander	high	low	high
Influential blocker	low	low	high
Failing pusher	high	high	low
Failing conservative actor	low	high	low
Reformist bystander	high	low	low
Conservative bystander	low	low	low

Table 2. Total frequency of ideal types

	BRS	CBD	UNEA	all forums
Reformist leader	47%	41%	41%	43%
Conservative leader	7%	9%	10%	9%
Lucky reformist bystander	4%	4%	4%	4%
Influential blocker	3%	3%	3%	3%
Failing pusher	5%	4%	3%	4%
Failing conservative actor	5%	5%	4%	5%
Reformist bystander	4%	5%	5%	4%
Conservative bystander	25%	29%	30%	28%

Figure 1. Ideal types for countries (in per cent)

Source: Authors’ own compilation.

Figure 2. Ideal types for regional groups (in per cent)

Source: Authors’ own compilation.