Global Environmental Negotiations and US Interests
Title | Global Environmental Negotiations and US Interests PDF eBook |
Author | D. Davenport |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 282 |
Release | 2006-10-16 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 0230601227 |
This book examines the question of why effective action has been taken to ameliorate some global environmental problems while no improvement has been made on others. This book provides a comprehensive typology of the potential costs and benefits of effective agreements and clarifies the leader's true interests on particular environmental issues.
Global Environmental Negotiations and US Interests
Title | Global Environmental Negotiations and US Interests PDF eBook |
Author | D. Davenport |
Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
Pages | 276 |
Release | 2006-12-15 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 9781403970213 |
This book examines the question of why effective action has been taken to ameliorate some global environmental problems while no improvement has been made on others. This book provides a comprehensive typology of the potential costs and benefits of effective agreements and clarifies the leader's true interests on particular environmental issues.
Environmental Diplomacy
Title | Environmental Diplomacy PDF eBook |
Author | Lawrence Susskind |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, USA |
Pages | 246 |
Release | 2015 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 0199397996 |
"International environmental agreements have increased exponentially within the last five decades. However, decisions on policies to address key issues such as biodiversity loss, climate change, ozone depletion, hazardous waste transport, and numerous other planetary challenges require individual countries to adhere to international norms. Environmental Diplomacy: Negotiating More Effective Global Agreements provides an accessible narrative on understanding the geopolitics of negotiating international environmental agreements and clear guidance on improving the current system. Authors Lawrence Susskind and Saleem Ali expertly observe international environmental negotiations to effectively inform the reader on the geopolitics of protecting our planet. This second edition offers an additional perspective from the Global South as well as providing a broader analysis of the role of science in environmental treaty-making. It provides a unique contribution as a panoramic analysis of the process of environmental treaty-making"--Unedited summary from book cover.
International Equity and Global Environmental Politics
Title | International Equity and Global Environmental Politics PDF eBook |
Author | Paul G. Harris |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 397 |
Release | 2017-07-12 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1351737236 |
This title was first published in 2001. Discussing the implications for the world of embracing - or failing to embrace - international environmental equity, as a core global objective is an essential exercise, which this book undertakes with diligence and vigour. Written in an accessible style, this is essential reading for students of international relations and world politics, global environmental policy and environmental policy and American foreign policy.
The Influence of U.S. Environmental and Industry Interest Groups on the United States Position in the Climate Change Negotiations
Title | The Influence of U.S. Environmental and Industry Interest Groups on the United States Position in the Climate Change Negotiations PDF eBook |
Author | Anne Baldwin Tenney |
Publisher | |
Pages | 222 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | |
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Climate Change and American Foreign Policy
Title | Climate Change and American Foreign Policy PDF eBook |
Author | Paul G. Harris |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 293 |
Release | 2019-06-12 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1349629782 |
Climate change is the biggest challenge facing the world. The role played by the United States may determine our collective future. Newly availab.e in paperback, Climate change and American Foreign Policy examines the actors, institutions, and ideas shaping US policies and actions. Updated with a comprehensive preface by the editor, the book introduces the issue of climate change in the context of US foreign policy. It analyses policies and critically evaluates the US role. Chapters cover a full range of topics, including climate science, economics and regulation, domestic politics and nongovernmental organizations, the presidency and Congress, diplomacy and negotiations leading to international agreements on climate change, environmental regimes, and questions of responsibility and justice. The book concludes by looking at how international norms have influenced US climate change policies. Climate Change and American Foreign Policy will be of interest to everyone concerned about climate change, global environmental politics, US foreign policy, and international relations.
Not Far Afield
Title | Not Far Afield PDF eBook |
Author | Norman Myers |
Publisher | |
Pages | 88 |
Release | 1987 |
Genre | Nature |
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