Sustainable Development for the Americas: Science, Health, and Engineering Policy and Diplomacy

Science diplomats can facilitate environmental sustainability efforts by sharing technology, building capacity, and exchanging knowledge. This book explores the importance of international scientific cooperation, community resilience, and political will in sustainability and diplomacy, with case studies from various geographic regions. It highlights the role of science diplomacy in influencing issues such as global climate change, water security, and public health.

Format: Hardback
Length: 364 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Environmental sustainability efforts demand a significant level of engagement and political will, spanning from local communities to state departments. Science diplomats, encompassing a diverse range of individuals from experts and scientists to spokespersons and ambassadors, can play a pivotal role in facilitating these efforts at various levels and extracting valuable resources. This book delves into the significance of sustained international scientific cooperation, building community resilience, and the role of political will in sustainability and diplomacy. It showcases how even modest diplomatic endeavors can exert influence on a wide array of issues, ranging from overfishing to human rights negotiations to global carbon emission reduction.

The book explores a diverse range of topics, including global climate change, arid environments, water security and governance, trans-boundary conflict and cooperation, urban and rural resilience, and public health. Through the lens of diplomacy, it presents case studies from various geographic regions, including the US-Mexico border, the Gulf of California, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Central and South Asia, and China. The book emphasizes the importance of establishing networks of individuals, organizations, and countries engaged in science diplomacy as a means of fostering mutual growth and overcoming conflicting political stances.

Sustainable Development for the Americas: Science, Health, and Engineering Policy and Diplomacy serves as a valuable resource for diplomats, policymakers, students, and decision-makers. It offers numerous examples of how leveraging science and technology for policy and diplomacy is crucial in finding common ground among nations for a collective global benefit. By examining the intersection of science, health, and engineering, the book provides insights into the complex challenges and opportunities facing the Americas region, and offers practical strategies for promoting sustainable development and fostering international cooperation.

Weight: 732g
Dimension: 162 x 242 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032115719