The Routledge Handbook of International Environmental Policy

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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 environmentHighlights 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 disastersDebates on-ground implications of the international policies for the Global SouthBrings together case studies from across the worldPresents a toolkit for environment practitioners to seek sustainable and practicable solutions to problemsIncludes suggested readings for researchersBrings together primary documents, supportive illustrations, graphs, and mapsThe 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.