The Anthroposcene of Weather and Climate: Ethnographic Contributions to the Climate Change Debate

Climate change is a global challenge with local implications, and this volume brings anthropology to the debate to offer insights into the lived realities of climate debates. Contributors discuss local knowledge of environmental changes and responses, highlighting the need for these to be featured in scientifically framed policies for mitigation and adaptation measures to be effective.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 354 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2024
Publisher: Berghahn Books

Climate change is a significant global challenge that has local implications as well. This volume highlights these local issues, providing anthropology with a platform to contribute to the debate, which is often dominated by natural scientists and policy makers. It demonstrates the value of an ethnographic approach in understanding the lived realities of climate debates. Contributors from communities around the world share their knowledge of environmental changes and the responses they have developed to address them. These local perspectives are essential in shaping scientifically framed policies aimed at mitigation and adaptation measures, ensuring their effectiveness in addressing the challenges posed by climate change.

ISBN-13: 9781805391524