Annual Report on Actions to Address Climate Change (2019): Climate Risk Prevention

Zhuang, Guiyang

ISBN 10: 9811977372 / ISBN 13: 9789811977374

Published by Springer, 2023

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Annual Report on Actions to Address Climate Change (2019): Climate Risk Prevention
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9811977372
• ISBN 13: 9789811977374
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book highlights China’s theoretical advances and practical actions toward climate risk prevention in 2019. It provides both an overview and detailed discussion of specific topics, including case studies. The general report assesses the latest changes in the climate system both globally and in China, and identifies areas most susceptible to the impact of climate change. This is followed by topical reports on issues such as global climate governance, China’s strategy in climate negotiations, the carbon trade, climate insurance, domestic actions to address climate concerns, including specific solutions to local challenges and achievements made by cities in China. Written by top experts in the field from Research Institute for Eco-civilization of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and National Climate Center of China Meteorological Administration, the book aims to inform the readers on recent development and progress in climate risk prevention.

About the Author

Guiyang Zhuang is a research fellow and deputy director of Research Institute for Eco-civilization of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS). Zhuang's research interests include low-carbon economy and climate change policies.

Qingchen Chao is a research fellow and director of the National Climate Center of China Meteorological Administration. Chao's research interests include the analysis and interaction of climate systems, and climate risk management.

Guoquan Hu is associate researcher at the National Climate Center of China Meteorological Administration. Hu's research interests include climate change data simulation and climate change adaptation strategies.

Jiahua Pan is a Member of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), and professor of economics and director of Institute of Ecocivilization Studies, Beijing University of Technology. Pan's research interests include the global economyand the economics of climate change.