| Description |
xviii, 225 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Environment & policy ; v. 6 |
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Environment & policy ; v. 6.
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| Contents |
1. Global Change: Both a Scientific and a Political Issue / R. E. Munn -- 2. The Main International Environmental Research Programmes / J. W. M. la Riviere -- 3. Understanding the Earth System / P. Williamson and P. S. Liss -- 4. Understanding the Climate System / G. A. McBean -- 5. Policy Responses to Global Environmental Issues: an Introductory Overview / J. C. I. Dooge -- 6. Intergovernmental Policy Responses to Global Environmental Issues / P. Timmerman and R. E. Munn -- 7. Examples of Governmental Responses / P. Timmerman and R. E. Munn -- 8. Examples of Responses by Business and Industry / N. van Lookeren Campagne and Joost van Kasteren -- 9. Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations (ENGOs) / J. W. M. la Riviere, R. E. Munn and P. Timmerman -- App. A1. Contact Addresses and Further Information on Authors, Supporting and Sponsoring Organizations -- App. A2. List of Acronyms -- App. A3. Methods for Assessing Effects of Global Change on the Biosphere and Society / R. E. Munn -- App. A4. Instruments for Facilitating the Application of Global Change Research Results to Policy-making / R. E. Munn -- App. A5. Inventory of Adaptation Strategies Relating to Climate Change: A Canadian Example. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Subject |
Global environmental change -- Government policy.
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| Indexed Term |
Environment Conservation Policies of Government |
| Added Author |
Munn, R. E.
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La Rivière, J. W. M.
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Lookeren Campagne, N. van.
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| ISBN |
0792338723 acid free paper |
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0792340728 acid free paper |
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