The Garnaut Review 2011
Australia in the Global Response to Climate Change

Professor Ross Garnaut explains why Australia's contribution is vital to the national interest and matters to the global effort.

Ross Garnaut (Author)

9781107691681, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 8 June 2011

244 pages
22.8 x 15.2 x 1.7 cm, 0.51 kg

"Recommended."- CHOICE

In this update to the 2008 Garnaut Climate Change Review, Ross Garnaut re-examines the case for action in the aftermath of the global financial crisis and recent developments by major countries to reduce emissions and prepare for a low-carbon future. He guides the reader through the climate change debate, and explains why Australia's contribution is vital to the national interest and matters to the global effort. He outlines a set of policies through which Australia can contribute its fair share without damaging Australian prosperity. The Garnaut Review 2011: Australia in the Global Response to Climate Change extends the analysis to contemporary economic, political and environmental conditions in a way that is clear and easy to understand. It is an essential resource for all who care about the future of our economy and environment.

Part I. The Global Shift: 1. Beyond reasonable doubt
2. Carbon after the Crash
3. What's a fair share?
4. Pledging the future
Part II. 2. Australia's Path: 5. Correcting the great failure
6. Better climate, better tax
7. The best of times
8. Adapting efficiently
Part III. Transformations: 9. Innovation nation
10. Transforming land
11. Electricity transformation.

Subject Areas: Sustainability [RNU], Climate change [RNPG], Environmental economics [KCN]