Climate And Development

The 2015 Paris Accord aims to limit global mean temperature increase to 2°C and 1.5°C, with uncertain costs and distribution among nations. Poor countries will be most affected, and climate change measures will add to development challenges. This book examines the interplay between climate change and policies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 536 pages
Publication date: 20 December 2021
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd

The 2015 Paris Accord set a ambitious target to limit the increase in global mean temperatures to 2°C, compared to pre-industrial levels, with a preferred goal of 1.5°C. While achieving this objective is technically feasible, the associated costs remain uncertain, and the distribution of these costs among nations remains unclear. Moreover, even if the goal is attained, significant impacts from climate change are anticipated, particularly affecting vulnerable countries that are already grappling with poverty. These impacts will be exacerbated by the measures aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Consequently, the combined effects of climate change and these mitigation efforts will shape the future development prospects across the globe. This book delves into the intricate interplay between climate change and policies to combat it on the one hand, and development on the other, providing a comprehensive analysis of their interactions.

ISBN-13: 9789811240546