Global Green Politics

A comprehensive overview of the Green perspective on a range of global politics topics, including concrete strategies for achieving change.

Peter Newell (Author)

9781108487092, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 12 December 2019

268 pages, 7 b/w illus.
25.2 x 17.8 x 1.6 cm, 0.67 kg

'In addition to its relevance for international relations, this volume provides a well-documented survey of the current state of green thought … In the end, Newell is convincing in arguing that an approach such as the one he lays out is needed if the global society is to ward off catastrophic collapse.' J. C. Berg, Choice

In light of growing urgency in tackling the global environmental crisis, there is a need for new visions and strategies to ensure a more sustainable and just world. This book provides a comprehensive overview of Green perspectives on a range of global issues, including security, the economy, the state, global governance, development and the environment. Drawing on academic literature on Green political theory, combined with insights from real-world practice and the author's own extensive personal experience, it provides a timely and accessible account of why we need to embrace Green politics in order to tackle the multiple crises facing the world today. Presenting alternative visions and concrete strategies for achieving change, this book will be of interest to activists and policy-makers as well as students of environment, development and politics.

1. Global Green politics: for the common good
2. What is green politics?
3. Green security
4. Green economy
5. Green state
6. Green global governance
7. Green development
8. Green sustainability
9. Conclusions: global politics for the common goal
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Sustainability [RNU], Social impact of environmental issues [RNT], Environmentalist, conservationist & Green organizations [RNB], Environmental economics [KCN], International relations [JPS], Political science & theory [JPA]