The material in this book is presented in eighteen chapters with five modules. The five modules’ stresses on climate change science; monetary of climate change; governance, policy, and institutions; impacts of climate change on human health, remedial methods, and environmental governance; and change in climate and biodiversity. Furthermore, each chapter starts with preamble, desired learning objectives, by signifying what is expected from students on end of the unit. Additionally, at the end of each unit there are conclusion, recap, and short questions for revision associated with the basic issues of the respective unit. Lastly, exam questions are set for exam preparation. The book attempts to fill the existing gaps in knowledge about emerging perspectives on climate change and environmental governance. It will be an interesting and helpful resource material to academia, managers, specialists, and students at all levels of ecology and environmental studies.
This collection of essays addresses pivotal problems about our planet’s environment and ecology. It highlights the inter-relation of science, philosophy, ethics, and religion, concluding with an ethical analysis of the overlapping challenges that require urgent attention.
