The governance of climate change: science, economics, politics and ethics

"Climate change poses one of the greatest challenges for human society in the twenty-first century, yet there is a major disconnect between our actions to deal with it and the gravity of the threat it implies. In a world where the fate of countries is increasingly intertwined, how should we thi...

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Institution:ETUI-European Trade Union Institute
Format: TEXT
Language:English
Published: Cambridge 2011
Polity Press
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Online Access:https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19128710124919469929-The-governance-of-climate-chan.htm
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description "Climate change poses one of the greatest challenges for human society in the twenty-first century, yet there is a major disconnect between our actions to deal with it and the gravity of the threat it implies. In a world where the fate of countries is increasingly intertwined, how should we think about, and accordingly, how should we manage, the types of risk posed by anthropogenic climate change? The problem is multi-faceted, and involves not only technical and policy specific approaches, but also questions of social justice and sustainability. In this volume the editors have assembled a unique range of contributors who together examine the intersection between the science, politics, economics and ethics of climate change. The book includes perspectives from some of the world's foremost commentators in their fields, ranging from leading scientists to political theorists, to high profile policymakers and practitioners. They offer a critical new approach to thinking about climate change, and help express a common desire for a more equitable society and a more sustainable way of life."
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physical ix, 228 p.
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publishDate 2011
publisher Cambridge
Polity Press
spellingShingle climate change
economics
ethics
government policy
international cooperation
sustainable development
The governance of climate change: science, economics, politics and ethics
title The governance of climate change: science, economics, politics and ethics
topic climate change
economics
ethics
government policy
international cooperation
sustainable development
url https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19128710124919469929-The-governance-of-climate-chan.htm