Research Handbook on Climate Change Mitigation Law

This second edition of the Research Handbook on Climate Change Mitigation provides a comprehensive and comparative analysis of legal and regulatory approaches to climate change mitigation across key sectors, including energy, transport, cities, industry, land use, agriculture, and waste. It explores the spectrum of legal and market-based instruments, strategies, and policies adopted worldwide and investigates the broader policy and economic aspects of climate change management. The book offers a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in climate change law and policy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 554 pages
Publication date: 08 September 2022
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

Governments worldwide have been actively exploring strategies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions for several decades. In response, this comprehensive Research Handbook delves into a diverse range of legal and market-based instruments, as well as global strategies and policies, to propose more effective, comprehensive, and responsive approaches to climate change mitigation. The book comprehensively assesses the current and proposed legal frameworks, while also examining the broader policy and economic dimensions of climate change adaptation. It offers a comparative analysis of key issues across Europe, the United States, Asia-Pacific, and the BRICS countries, exploring domestic, regional, and international law and governance frameworks. Additionally, the handbook addresses critical topics such as carbon trading, financing, and litigation, providing valuable insights for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners alike.

This timely Research Handbook serves as an authoritative resource for scholars and students specializing in climate change law and policy. It provides a rigorous overview for upper-level students, while also offering valuable insights for policymakers seeking to develop effective climate change mitigation strategies. The comparative perspectives presented in the handbook facilitate a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with climate change mitigation, enabling policymakers to make informed decisions and implement sustainable solutions.

Dimension: 244 x 169 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839101588
Edition number: 2 ed