The transformation from Kyoto to Paris has been analysed by international relations
\nscholars, international law, and transnational governance theory. The international
\nrelations literature looks at the climate regime from a perspective of power
\ndistribution, state interests, institutions, and multilateral negotiations. International
\nlaw theory focuses on legal analysis and design of international climate agreements.
\nThe transnational governance literature examines the participation of transnational
\nactors at different levels of governance. However, each of these theories overlooks a
\nbilateral trend of cooperation in a multilateral setting that arises as a part of
\nconstruction or reconstruction of the international regime. Cooperation on climate
\nchange between the European Union and the United States deserves special scientific
\nattention. Over the last 30 years of climate negotiations, these nations have met many
\nchallenges. However, these challenges currently give opportunities to revise the New
\nTransatlantic Agenda and build a fruitful bilateral partnership and policy
\ncoordination in the area of climate change.<\/p>\n