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ISBN 10: 0521810663 
ISBN 13: 9780521810661
Author: Mohan Munasinghe, Rob Swart

Primer on climate change and sustainable development 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Understanding Climate Change

• Chapter 1: The Basics of Earth's Climate System
  • What is Climate? Weather vs. Climate
  • The Greenhouse Effect: Natural Process and Human Enhancement
  • Key Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) and Their Sources
  • The Carbon Cycle and Its Disturbances
• Chapter 2: Evidence and Causes of Climate Change
  • Observed Changes: Rising Temperatures, Sea Level Rise, Extreme Weather
  • Scientific Consensus: IPCC Reports and the Role of Human Activity
  • Distinguishing Natural Variability from Anthropogenic Influence
  • Paleoclimatology: Lessons from Earth's Past Climate
• Chapter 3: Impacts of Climate Change: A Global Overview
  • Environmental Impacts: Ecosystems, Biodiversity, Oceans, Water Resources
  • Socio-Economic Impacts: Agriculture, Health, Migration, Conflict
  • Regional Vulnerabilities and Disproportionate Effects
  • Tipping Points and Irreversible Changes

Part II: Understanding Sustainable Development

• Chapter 4: What is Sustainable Development? Foundational Concepts
  • Origins: From Environmentalism to Development
  • The Brundtland Commission's Definition: "Meeting the Needs of the Present..."
  • The Three Pillars: Environmental, Social, and Economic Sustainability
  • Equity: Intergenerational and Intragenerational Justice
• Chapter 5: The Evolution of Sustainable Development Frameworks
  • From Rio Earth Summit to Agenda 21
  • The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs): Achievements and Lessons
  • The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Interlinkages Among the SDGs

Part III: The Interconnectedness: Climate Action and Sustainable Development

• Chapter 6: Climate Change as a Threat to Sustainable Development
  • How Climate Impacts Undermine Poverty Eradication, Food Security, Health, and Water Access
  • Exacerbating Inequalities and Vulnerabilities
  • The Challenge to Economic Growth and Stability
  • Case Studies of Interconnected Challenges
• Chapter 7: Sustainable Development as a Pathway to Climate Action
  • Synergies: How Achieving SDGs Supports Climate Mitigation and Adaptation
  • Co-benefits of Sustainable Practices: Healthier Cities, Cleaner Air, Green Jobs
  • Integrated Approaches: Addressing Development and Climate Simultaneously
  • Climate-Resilient Development: Building Back Better

Part IV: Strategies for Action

• Chapter 8: Climate Change Mitigation: Reducing Emissions
  • Decarbonizing Energy Systems: Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency
  • Sustainable Transport and Urban Planning
  • Industrial Decarbonization and Circular Economy Principles
  • Land Use, Forestry, and Agriculture (LULUCF) in Mitigation
  • Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)
• Chapter 9: Climate Change Adaptation: Building Resilience
  • Types of Adaptation: Incremental, Transformational
  • Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA)
  • Infrastructure Adaptation: Climate-Proofing Development
  • Early Warning Systems and Disaster Risk Reduction
  • Community-Based Adaptation (CBA)
• Chapter 10: Policy, Governance, and Finance
  • The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and its Evolution
  • The Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement: Key Elements
  • National Climate Policies: Carbon Pricing, Regulations, Incentives
  • Climate Finance: Sources, Mechanisms, and Challenges
  • Role of Local Governments and Subnational Actors

Part V: Pathways to a Sustainable Future

• Chapter 11: The Role of Key Actors
  • Governments: Policy Leadership and Enabling Environments
  • The Private Sector: Innovation, Investment, Corporate Responsibility
  • Civil Society and NGOs: Advocacy, Monitoring, Grassroots Action
  • Individuals: Lifestyle Choices, Consumer Power, Civic Engagement
• Chapter 12: Innovation, Technology, and Behavioral Change
  • Technological Solutions for Mitigation and Adaptation
  • Digitalization and Data for Climate Action
  • Understanding and Facilitating Behavioral Shifts
  • Education for Sustainable Development and Climate Literacy
• Chapter 13: Addressing Challenges and Embracing Opportunities
  • The Equity Dimension: Climate Justice and Fair Transitions
  • Overcoming Political and Economic Barriers
  • Fostering International Cooperation and Multilateralism
  • The Green Economy and New Economic Paradigms

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