Averting Climate Catastrophe Together: Framework for Sustainable Development with a Cooperative and Systemic Approach

Averting Climate Catastrophe Together examines the framework for climate action to meet the Paris Agreement temperature target,including the contribution of technological change. It discusses the feasibility of a global energy transition and proposes a holistic approach to sustainable development. The book targets scientists, experts, policy makers, and the general public, providing evidence-based recommendations to address climate change.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 210 pages
Publication date: 20 September 2022
Publisher: De Gruyter

Averting Climate Catastrophe Together delves into the urgent need to meet the temperature target outlined in the Paris Agreement, while also exploring the framework that can enable climate action in a highly effective, efficient, and equitable manner, all while aligning with this crucial goal. It examines the role of technological change within the economic system, including the potential for a global energy transition. The question of whether humanity can avert catastrophic climate change hinges not solely on the availability of technological solutions but also on international cooperation and coordination.

Given the diverse sustainability challenges at hand, this book also considers the possibility of developing a universal approach to address them. It argues that navigating compatibility limits in complex systems necessitates a holistic transformation of the system structure. Consequently, systems science, economics, technological change, and sustainable development are discussed in tandem.

This book is aimed at scientists and experts from various disciplines, particularly environmental economics and energy technology, as it addresses an interdisciplinary topic. However, it is also relevant to policy makers, as it provides policy recommendations to combat climate change. Additionally, the general public is targeted due to the urgent and pressing challenge of climate change and the comprehensive efforts required for sustainable development.

The book offers evidence based on climate science research, highlighting the criticality of meeting the Paris Agreement temperature target. It also explores the feasibility of the global energy transition as one of the primary options to mitigate climate change, providing detailed insights into the process of technological change. By integrating systems science with economics, technological change, and sustainable development, the book develops a comprehensive framework to achieve the Paris Agreement's goals.

Weight: 372g
Dimension: 240 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783110777369