The Economic, Social and Political Elements of Climate Change [electronic resource] /
Leal Filho, Walter.editor.
A unique feature of this book is its strong practice-oriented nature: it contains a wide range of papers dealing with the social, economic and political aspects of climate change, exemplifying the diversity of approaches to climate change management taking place all over the world, in a way never seen before. In addition, the book describes a number of projects and other initiatives happening in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin American and the Australasian region, providing a profile of the diversity of works taking place today.(P).
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The Economic, Social and Political Elements of Climate Change; Foreword; Contents; Part I: Social Aspects of Climate Change; Chapter 1: Adaptive Capacities of European City Regions in Climate Change: On the Importance of Governance Innovations for RegionalClimate Policies; Introduction: Adaptation Policies for European Regions; Knowledge: What Are the Dominating Narrative Frames of Regional Climate Policies?; Infrastructure: Is the ``European City ́ ́ an Adapted Urban Development Strategy?; Institutions: Multi-Level Governance for Successful Climate Policy Integration
Governance Innovations: Lessons from Innovative Institutions for Regional Adaptation in Northern HesseConclusions: Integration of Climate Change Policy into Regional Governance Needed; References; Chapter 2: An Assessment of Climate-Induced Conflict Risks Over Shared Water Resources in Africa; Introduction; Climate Change and Freshwater Demands in Africa; Difficulties, Constraints and Limitations Related to Climatic Changes in Africa; Case Studies on African Water Conflicts; Cameroon Versus Nigeria on Lake Chad; Problem Definition; Senegal Versus Mauritania; Problem Definition
Ghana Versus Burkina Faso (1998)Problem Definition; Niger Versus Nigeria on the Niger River Basin; Problem Definition; Eastern Africa (IGAD Region); Problem Definition; Conflict Resolution Techniques; Conclusions and Recommendations; References; Chapter 3: Indigenous Communities and Climate Change Policy: An Inclusive Approach; Introduction; Social Impact of Climate Change on Indigenous Communities Across the Globe; The Social Impact of Climate Change on Indigenous Communities in Asia; Role of Indigenous Communities in Dealing with Climate Change; Potential Response of Indigenous Communities
Adaptive Strategies in the PastAdaptive Strategies in the Present; The Impact of Climate Change on Indigenous Communities in India; Tackling Water Stress with Traditional Practices in India; Carbon Offsetting Techniques; Why There Is a Need To Have an Inclusive Approach in Climate Change Policy; Adaptation and Mitigation; Policy Issues and Gaps; Recommendations and the Way Forward to Copenhagen; Areas for Further Research; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: Mitigating Climate Change Via Clean Energy Financing: An Assessment of the Asian Development Bank ́s Mitigation Effortsin Southeast Asia
IntroductionEconomic, Energy and Emission Trends in the Study Countries; Nexus Between Climate Change Mitigation, the Clean Energy Paradigm, and Energy for the Poor; Financing Issues and the Funding Role of MDBs; ADB ́s Engagement in Clean Energy Finance: A Case Study; Assessment of ADB ́s Clean Energy Strategies in Southeast Asia; Conceptual Assessment of ADB ́s Country Strategies; Operational Assessment of ADB Energy Sector Lending; Some Conclusions and Policy Recommendations; Appendix: Assessment of ADB Energy Sector Portfolio; References
Chapter 5: Nikan oti (the future): Adaptation and Adaptive Capacity in Two First Nations Communities
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A unique feature of this book is its strong practice-oriented nature: it contains a wide range of papers dealing with the social, economic and political aspects of climate change, exemplifying the diversity of approaches to climate change management taking place all over the world, in a way never seen before. In addition, the book describes a number of projects and other initiatives happening in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin American and the Australasian region, providing a profile of the diversity of works taking place today.(P).
Environmental economics.
Climate change.
Sustainable development.
Environmental Economics.
Climate Change/Climate Change Impacts.
Sustainable Development.
Climate Change Management