Climate Change in Africa - Brossura

Toulmin, Camilla

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1848130155 ISBN 13: 9781848130159

Casa editrice: Zed Books, 2009

Riassunto

This book outlines current thinking and evidence on climate change and the impacts such change will have on Africa. Global warming above the level of two degrees Celsius would be enormously damaging for poorer parts of the world, leading to crises with crops, livestock, water supplies and coastal areas. Within Africa, it's likely to be the continent's poorest people who are hit hardest. In this accessible and authoritative introduction to an often-overlooked aspect of the environment, Camilla Toulmin uses case studies to look at issues ranging from natural disasters to biofuels, and from conflict to the oil industry. Finally, the book addresses what future there might be for Africa in a carbon-constrained world.

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Recensione:

'Climate Change in Africa is an authoritative, accurate and insightful analysis of what the global challenge of climate change means for the continent. An essential guide to the mind-boggling climate-related issues considered from an African perspective.' --Youba Sokona, Secretaire Executif, Observatoire du Sahara et du Sahel (OSS)

'Camilla Toulmin combines a deep and nuanced knowledge of African society with a profound grasp of the impact of climate change on that continent. Covering both threats and opportunities, she shows how, for good or ill, climate change will be a new and critical driver in the next phase of African development. In the run up to the Copenhagen climate summit, this book should be required reading for anyone wishing to get to grips with the multiple interconnections between climate change and development in the world's poorest continent.' --Duncan Green, Head of Research, Oxfam

L'autore:

CAMILLA TOULMIN is Director of the International Institute for Environment & Development.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Zed Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1848130155
• ISBN 13: 9781848130159
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 172