Climate Change: Five Years After KyotoV Grover Science Publishers, 2004 M01 6 - 455 pages 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. The book discussed science and philosophy behind Climate Change and the Kyo |
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Contents
Introduction | 3 |
Taking Stock | 21 |
Insignificant Impact on Global Emissions | 53 |
An Assessment | 69 |
Kyoto Protocol and Desirable Institutions | 91 |
Can the Kyoto Goals be Achieved Using the Oceans as Sinks? | 107 |
The Idea of Social Progress and Emissions Trading | 135 |
Status Report on CO Emissions Saving through Improved | 165 |
Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation in Bangladesh | 251 |
The Challenge | 309 |
The Suffering Nation | 333 |
Russian Federations Interests | 349 |
Its Industry and Challenges in the Face | 377 |
Environmental and Socioeconomic impacts associated with | 397 |
Developing | 417 |
Beyond Kyoto | 429 |
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