Green Power Politics and Climate Change: The Future of Environmental Politics in the Indo-Pacific (Indo-Pacific in Context)

This comprehensive volume offers a novel approach to understanding climate change dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region by combining theoretical foundations with practical country-specific analyses. Beginning with an exploration of climate change and green theory concepts, the book traces the international system’s trajectory in addressing environmental challenges before examining diverse national approaches ranging from the European Union to Bhutan and Sri Lanka. The work provides critical insights into the geopolitical climate competition between the United States and China, analysing how these superpowers are leveraging climate cooperation to strengthen their influence within the Indo-Pacific region. Written for a general audience, the book creates greater awareness of the emerging contours of climate change and the complex contestations surrounding environmental policy in this strategically important region. The volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of international relations, environmental politics, climate policy, and Indo-Pacific studies. It will also appeal to policymakers, environmental advocates, and general readers seeking to understand the intersection of geopolitics and climate action in one of the world’s most dynamic regions.

Anmol Mukhia (Dr) is Assistant Professor in the Department of International Relations at the Faculty of International Studies, South Asian University, New Delhi. His research interests include IR in South Asia, China studies, the Indo-Pacific, climate change, and border issues. His latest publications include Positioning India’s Climate Politics: Individual-Level Analysis (2025), Understanding Human Trafficking in the Eastern Himalaya (2025), and others.

Neeraj Singh Manhas is the Special Advisor for South Asia at the Parley Policy Initiative, Republic of Korea, and a subject matter expert at the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies, Ministry of Defence, India. His research interests include India-China border issues, transboundary rivers, water security, climate security, and defence studies. His recently edited book is Analysing the Current Afghan Context (Routledge, Taylor & Francis, 2023).

Sriparna Pathak (Prof. Dr) is Professor of China Studies and founding Director of the Centre for Northeast Asian Studies at O.P. Jindal Global University, India. Her research interests include China’s foreign policy, influence operations, India-China relations, and the Quad. Latest publications: Strategic Evolution of QUAD from ‘Ocean Froth’ to Asian NATO (2026), Reconstructing India’s Worldview: A Strategic Realignment (2026), and others.