This handbook is a one-stop, comprehensive guide to global initiatives for climate action. It examines policies to tackle climate change and the critical role various organizations play.

The volume:



Includes in-depth discussion of individual issues related to the environment
Highlights global initiatives, negotiations, and international organizations responsible for climate action, protecting marine and freshwater environment, protecting atmosphere and climate, conserving biological diversity, chemicals and wastes management, environmental governance, safeguarding against warfare and disasters
Debates on-ground implications of the international policies for the Global South
Brings together case studies from across the world
Presents a toolkit for environment practitioners to seek sustainable and practicable solutions to problems
Includes suggested readings for researchers
Brings together primary documents, supportive illustrations, graphs, and maps

The handbook will be an essential reference for scholars and researchers of environmental studies, environmental policy and governance, sustainability and resilience. It will also be indispensable for policy makers, think tanks and NGOs.