Protecting the Atmosphere - The Climate Change Convention and Its Context

Informationen zum Autor Nilsson, Sten ; Pitt, David Klappentext Global warming and the resulting climate change present one of the greatest potential threats humanity has had to face. The Framework Convention on Climate Change is one of the most significant international agreements! and its successful implementation is vital if the threat is to be averted. This book provides a guide to the Convention. Zusammenfassung Global warming and the resulting climate change present one of the greatest potential threats humanity has had to face. The Framework Convention on Climate Change is one of the most significant international agreements, and its successful implementation is vital if the threat is to be averted. This book provides a guide to the Convention. Inhaltsverzeichnis ForewordAvant-proposPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbbreviations1. Introduction2. The Convention's Evolution and Elements3. Reading the Convention4. Why the Convention Is Important5. Suggestions for the Convention and Protocols6. Shifting Alliances and Blocs7. Objections to the Convention8. National Actions9. Economic Dimensions10. Policy Options11. Implementation12. Conclusions: Future StepsFurther Readings and SourcesReferencesAnnex

Product details

• Authors: Sten Nilsson, Sten Pitt Nilsson, Nilsson Sten, NILSSON STEN PITT DAVID, David Pitt
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.10.2009
• EAN: 9781844079988
• ISBN: 978-1-84407-998-8
• No. of pages: 228
• Series: International Environmental Governance Set; International Environmental Governance Set
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Comparative and international political science; SCIENCE / Global Warming & Climate Change, Climate Change, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, International Relations