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Discusses the impact of climate change and the associated environmental and socio-economic impacts in different parts of the world. The book discusses science and philosophy behind climate change and the Kyoto Protocol and its impact on different countries and continents.
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Introduction to Science, Policies and Politics: Introduction: Velma I. Grover; Historical/ Institution: Velma I. Grover; The Global Climate Change Regime: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead: Muller; Kyoto Protocol-Insignificant Impact on Global Emissions: Catherine Hagen; Climate Negotiations from Rio to Marrakesh: An Assessment: Joyeeta Gupta; Instruments and Institutions for Kyoto Protocol: The Kyoto Protocol and Desirable Institutions for Mitigation of Global Warming: Akinovu Yasumoto; Can the Kyoto Goals be achieved using Oceans as Sinks: Paul Johnston and David Santilleo; A Philosophical Interpretation of United Nations Climate Change Policy: The Idea of Social Progress and Emissions Trading: Jon Rosales; Status Report on CO2 Emissions Saving through Improved Energy Use in Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Plants: Johnke B. Human Rights: Petitioning for Adverse Impacts of Global Warming in the Inter-American Human Rights System: Donald M. Goldberg and Martin Wagner. Country Case Studies: Climate Change and Water Resources Management in Semi-Arid Southern Africa: Umoh T. Umoh et al.; Adaptation to Effects of Climate Change in Southern Africa: Umoh T. Umoh et al; Climate Change, Vulnerability, and Adaption in Bangladesh: Saleemul Huq and K. Moinuddin; Seeking the Middle Ground between More and Less: A Canadian Perspective: Heather Smith; Costa Rica and its Climate Change Policies: 5 Year after Kyoto: Anna Victoria; India and the Climate Convention: The Challenge of Sustainable Development: Joyeeta Gupta; Impact of Climate Change and Kyoto on Indonesia: Harry Surajadi; Pakistan: The Kyoto Protocol and Sustainable Development: Shaheen; Sri Lanka, It's Industry and Challenges in the Face of Climate Change: Ajith de Alwis.
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