Table of Contents

Contributors ix

Acknowledgements xi

Part One Introduction 1

1 Human–Environment Interactions 3
Frances Harris

Part Two Negotiating Environmental Science 19

2 From Science to Policy 21
Frances Harris

3 Confronting a Multitude of Multilateral Environmental Agreements 39
Anilla Cherian

Part Three The Changing Surface of the Earth 63

4 Grappling with the Global Climate Challenge 65
Anilla Cherian

5 Understanding and Adapting to Sea-Level Rise 87
Patrick D. Nunn

6 Conserving Biodiversity and Natural Resources 105
Frances Harris

Part Four Meeting Our Needs 131

7 Food Production and Supply 133
Guy M. Robinson and Frances Harris

8 Meeting Society’s Demand for Energy 167
Nick Petford

Part Five Coping with Our Impact 201

9 Sustainable Urbanisation 203
Kenneth Lynch

10 Coping with Pollution: Dealing withWaste 237
Ros Taylor

Part Six Conclusion 275

11 Sustainable Development: Negotiating the Future 277
Frances Harris

List of Abbreviations and Acronyms 295

References 301

Index 333

About the Author

Frances Harris is the editor of Global Environmental Issues, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.

Reviews

This book on science and policy undoubtedly deserves awide audience of people interested in the environment. ( International Journal of Environment and pollution , 1November 2012) I highly recommend the thought provoking and solutionsoriented book GlobalEnvironmental Issues, 2nd Edition edited by FrancesHarris, to anyone involved in environmental science, geography,industry leaders, public policy makers, government officials,environmental NGOs, community groups, non-profit organizations,academics, and students at all levels who are seeking a clear andconcise examination of the many faceted issues surroundingenvironmental problems. This book will guide decision makers andeveryday people toward real solutions that consider all points ofview in an inclusive and understanding manner. ( Blog Business World , 16 August 2012)