Gupta, Joyeeta, 1964-

The history of global climate governance / Joyeeta Gupta, University of Amsterdam. - xix, 244 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 212-240) and index.

Introduction -- Mitigation, adaptation and geo-engineering -- Setting the stage : defining the climate problem (until 1990) -- Institutionalizing key issues: the framework convention on climate change (1991-1996) -- Progress despite challenges : towards the Kyoto Protocol and beyond (1997-2001) -- The regime under challenge : leadership competition sets in (2001-2007) -- Enlarging the negotiating pie (2008-2012) -- Countries, coalitions, other actors and negotiation challenges -- Litigation and human rights -- Climate governance : a steep learning curve!.

9781107040519 (hardback) 1107040515 (hardback)

2013-028337


Climatic changes -- Law and legislation.
Climatic changes -- Government policy -- History.
LAW / Environmental.

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