Climate Change Policy
Facts, Issues and Analyses

This book concisely sets out the main issues and risks involved in attempting to mitigate climate change.

Catrinus J. Jepma (Author), Mohan Munasinghe (Author), Bert Bolin (Foreword by), Robert Watson (Foreword by), James P. Bruce (Foreword by)

9780521596886, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 28 November 1997

352 pages, 49 b/w illus. 33 tables
25.4 x 17.8 x 1.9 cm, 0.61 kg

'The book is interesting and worth being read by dicision- and policy-makers, environmental scientists and managers and students.' World Meteorological Organization Bulletin

There is increasing scientific evidence to suggest that humans are gradually but certainly changing the Earth's climate. In an effort to prevent further damage to the fragile atmosphere, and with the belief that action is required now, the scientific community has been prolific in its dissemination of information on climate change. Inspired by the results of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Second Assessment Report, Jepma and Munasinghe set out to create a concise, practical, and compelling approach to climate change issues. They deftly explain the implications of global warming, and the risks involved in attempting to mitigate climate change. They look at how and where to start action, and what organization is needed to be able to implement the changes. This book represents a much needed synopsis of climate change and its real impacts on society. It will be an essential text for climate change researchers, policy analysts, university students studying the environment, and anyone with an interest in climate change issues.

1. Scope and implications of climate change
2. Methodological and conceptual issues
3. Decision-making framework
4. Decision criteria and tools
5. Greenhouse damage and adaptation
6. Assessment of technology options
7. Costs of implementation
8. Summary of conclusions.

Subject Areas: Climate change [RNPG]