Includes over 4000 in-depth entries on scientific and technical terminology associated with environmental protection and resource management. In addition, it contains numerous illustrations, a wide range of international case studies and extensive cross-references to guide the reader...
Covers changes affecting the earth over geological, intermediate and short timescales, including pre-Quaternary, Quarternary, Holocene, historical and current environmental changes.
"...a comprehensive and authoritative resource for policy makers who want to understand the scope of research and development and how these bottom-up innovations map on to the sustainability challenge."
The essential reference source to enable all those with an interest in the politics of the environment to explore topics in international environmental politics.