1st Edition

Protecting the Atmosphere The Climate Change Convention and its context

By Sten Nilsson, David Pitt Copyright 1994
228 Pages
by Routledge

228 Pages
by Routledge

228 Pages
by Routledge

'The authors take us into less-known corridors of climate Realpolitik and energy power play. We are provided with the essential vocabulary to understand what is at stake and how the challenge should be tackled' Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan Global warming and the resulting climate change present one of the greatest potential threats humanity has had to face. Every country contributes to them and... Read more
Foreword Avant-propos Preface Acknowledgments Abbreviations 1. Introduction 2. The Convention's Evolution and Elements 3. Reading the Convention 4. Why the Convention Is Important 5. Suggestions for the Convention and Protocols 6. Shifting Alliances and Blocs 7. Objections to the Convention 8. National Actions 9. Economic Dimensions 10. Policy Options 11. Implementation 12. Conclusions: Future Steps Further Readings and Sources References Annex

Biography

Nilsson, Sten ; Pitt, David