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Book SynopsisThis anthology of scholarly essays on climate change, sustainable development, and human security presents a comprehensive analysis of severe global warming and its potential to impact all aspects of human life and security. It has been observed that climate change will most drastically impact poor tropical regions of the world for various reasons. The main focus of this collection of essays is to analyze the pro and cons of the global warming and climate change debate among scholars, policymakers, and scientists, as well as to examine the potential adverse impact of global warming/climate change on social and economic development and human security (food, health, immigration etc.). Much controversy exists on the topic, and many scientific reports issued by think tanks, United Nations, groups of scientists, NGOs, environmentalists, and policymakers are concerned about it. An extensive discussion and review of literature sets the tone and framework for the volume, and facilitates the vo
Trade ReviewClimate Change, Sustainable Development, and Human Security is unique in its focus on climate change and its long-term impact on human security and sustainable development. The anthology pulls together case studies from the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) countries to demonstrate the multidimensional impact of climate change on human survival and explores possible mitigating policies and approaches. This book is scholarly yet engagingly readable by lay persons. It combines scientific data with non-technical narrative to provide a well-documented, balanced, and informed analysis of climate change and its impact on human health, security, and broader issues of economic development. -- Alemayehu G. Mariam, professor of political science, California State University, San Bernadino
This topical book addresses climate change and global warming in regard to (environmental) well-being and global human security. Scholars and policy makers tend to focus on the global issue of climate change from an EU or U.S. perspective. This book is a must for students and experts that aim at a better and more differentiated understanding of the key issues for other players—fundamental if a global solution is to be agreed—through a variety of country studies (China, Brazil, India, Russia, Turkey and the Mediterranean region, and Bangladesh and Nepal). -- Annette Bongardt, visiting fellow, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European University Institute, Florence
Table of ContentsList of Figures, Tables and Maps Preface 1: Introduction Dhirendra K. Vajpeyi 2: Global Warming and Climate Extremes:The Impact of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) on the Ozone Clifton C. White Rebecca McGuire 3: Health, Human Security and Climate Change Laura L. Janik 4: Accommodating “Climate Refugees:” Models of Sovereignty and Security in the International Climate Regime Craig A. Johnson 5: China Part I China and Climate Change: Environmental Impacts, Human Security, and Mitigation Policies and Actions Jian Li Part II Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Western China’s Minqin Oasis – Joining Forces with Civil Society Maria Bondes Ding Li 6: Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Human Security: Challenges for Brazil Eduardo Assad António Márcio Buainain Hilton Pinto Miguel Rocha de Sousa Vanessa Duarte 7: Climate Change Vulnerabilities and Human Insecurities – Understanding the Impact on India Roopinder Oberoi M.P. Singh 8: Climate Change and its Impacts: Domestic and International Responses of Japan Cheng Fang-Ting 9: Domestic Debates on Climate in Russia’ Leonid Grigoryev Igor Makarov Alla Salmina 10: Climate Change, Its Effects, and the Political Economy of Adaptation and Mitigation: Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean Region Paul A. Williams 11: The Ecological Paradox in Russia: Political, Social and Economic Issues and Challenges Natalia Eremina Igor N. Barygin 12: Climate Change in Bangladesh and Nepal: Issues Challenges and Strategies R K Mishra P S Janaki Krishna 13: Conclusion Dhirendra K. Vajpeyi About the Contributors and Editor Bibliography
