A Bibliometric Analysis of the Role of Public Institutions in Climate Change Research

The issue of climate change has become a global concern, prompting extensive research across various disciplines, including government science. This study presents a bibliometric analysis of role of public institutions in climate change research, examining trends in publication, influential authors, leading institutions, and critical themes within this field. CiteSpace and Biblioshiny were used to analyse 1436 publications published between 2005 and 2025 using the Scopus database. The results indicate an increasing trend in publications over the last decade, highlighting the growing interest in integrating climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies within public policy and governance frameworks. Key themes identified include environmental policy, adaptive management, and sustainable development, with the United States, China, and Australia emerging as the most active countries in this research area. This study provides a comprehensive overview of the current research landscape and identifies future research directions for strengthening the role of public institutions in addressing climate change challenges, especially for the local government.