Climate Change and International History: Negotiating Science, Global Change, and Environmental Justice

This book explores how climate change has shaped the international arena since the 1950s, highlighting the ways that states, scientists, and non-governmental organizations have engaged in diplomatic efforts to address it. It examines the historical context that has shaped international responses to the threat, including the privileging of climate science and the mobilisation of climate scepticism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Since the 1950s, climate change has profoundly impacted the international arena, shaping diplomatic efforts and responses to this global challenge. In this comprehensive book, Ruth Morgan delves into the historical roots of climate change, its evolution as an international problem, and the diverse strategies employed by states, scientists, and non-governmental organizations to address it.

The book explores how climate change emerged amidst the Cold War, decolonization, and a growing transnational environmental consciousness, shaping international responses to the greatest threat to humankind to date. It questions how the broader historical context of these events has influenced the global response to climate change.

By examining the science of climate change and its reception in the political sphere, Morgan highlights how climate science has been mobilized to influence policy decisions. She explores the dynamics between the North and South, examining how different countries have approached climate diplomacy and the challenges they face.

The book also examines the privileging of climate science and the mobilization of climate scepticism, exploring how these factors have undermined efforts to remedy this planetary problem. It sheds light on the origins of the debates surrounding climate change, the responses of political leaders attempting to address the threat, and the barriers to creating an international regime to resolve the climate crisis.

By studying climate change and international history in tandem, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics driving the global response to this environmental emergency. It offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing policymakers and advocates as they work towards a sustainable and resilient future.

Weight: 426g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350240124