Climate Change

Five Years after Kyoto

Velma I Grover editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc

Published:6th Jan '04

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

Climate Change cover

The book documents the scientific facts regarding climate change and a brief overview of the key developments in the climate change regime, discussing Kyoto Protocol and beyond. The North-South politics regarding energy markets and the emissions there from, are also discussed in the book. After establishing the scientific base, presenting agreements and policies for climate change in general, and the Kyoto Protocol in particular, the Instruments and Institutions for Kyoto Protocol are reviewed. The rapid and large climate changes can be expected to have far-reaching and, in many instances, unpredictable consequences not only for only for human societies, but also for all forms of life on Earth. For example, a rise global sea level, can threaten coastal cities and settlements throughout the world. The book discusses the impact of climate change and the associated environmental and socio-economic impacts in different parts of the world.

ISBN: 9781578083268

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1043g

472 pages