South Asia and Climate Change: Unravelling the Conundrum

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This book provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary examination of the diverse aspects of climate change in South Asia. The region, home to almost 4% of the world’s population, is under serious threat from climatic disasters. The volume underscores the urgency of addressing cataclysmic events related to climate change and their ramifications on the economy, agriculture and livelihoods of the region. The book discusses the reasons causing climate change as well as highlights normative and ethical considerations involved in the battle against climate change. With case studies from India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, it explores issues such as extreme climatic events; energy use, fossil fuels, non-renewable resources and carbon dioxide emission in South Asia; internal migration and climate refugees; the ethical dilemma of sustainable development; technological advancements for extreme weather forecast; and responses to climate change in South Asia. Highlighting the need for striking a balance between developmental imperatives and environmental sustainability, the chapters also show the North-South divide in the research agenda and policies on climate change and the global politics that underlie climate policies. The volume juxtaposes a scientific analysis of factors responsible for climate change with an analysis of the human cost of climate change from the perspective of social sciences. It discusses the challenges faced by developing countries while also offering recommendations and solutions. This book will be of interest to scholars and researchers of climate studies, geography, public policy and governance, sustainable development, development studies, environmental studies, political studies, international relations, political economy, economics and sociology. It will also be useful to practitioners, thinktanks, policymakers and civil society organisations working on environmental management.
Copyright:
2021

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
248 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781000409833
Related ISBNs:
9780367478124, 9781003045731, 9781032036700
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
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Copyrighted By:
selection and editorial matter, Mausumi Kar, Jayita Mukhopadhyay and Manisha Deb Sarkar
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences, Politics and Government
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This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Mausumi Kar
Edited by:
Jayita Mukhopadhyay
Edited by:
Manisha Deb Sarkar

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