Low Carbon Development

This comprehensive textbook explores the relationship between international development and climate change, emphasizing the importance of Low Carbon Development in a carbon-constrained world.

The book Low Carbon Development serves as a pioneering textbook that delves into the interplay between international development and climate change within the context of a carbon-constrained world. It meticulously examines the essential conceptual, empirical, and policy-related challenges associated with low carbon development while adopting an international and interdisciplinary perspective. By integrating insights from both the natural and social sciences, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of the topic within a global framework.

In its initial sections, Low Carbon Development articulates the fundamental concept of low carbon development, emphasizing its necessity in today's carbon-constrained environment. It addresses critical socio-economic, political, and technological issues that impact low carbon development, covering a range of subjects such as political economy, social justice, financing mechanisms, carbon markets, and innovative technologies. The book further explores the implications of these issues for policy and practice, highlighting cross-cutting themes like low carbon energy, forestry, agriculture, and transportation.

The latter part of the book presents practical case studies from various regions, including low-income countries in Africa, middle-income countries in Asia and Latin America, as well as high-income countries in Europe and North America. Authored by a distinguished team of academics and practitioners, Low Carbon Development is an indispensable resource for students, scholars, professionals, and policymakers engaged in low carbon development, climate change mitigation, and related fields.