International Encyclopaedia of Biodiversity and Climate Change

This Encyclopaedia is very contemporary and focuses on the most serious problem the world is facing today, besides dealing with all the aspects of biodiversity extinction, global warming, climate change and greenhouse gases. An introductory overview of all the related areas of concern is given. The role of CBD and Cartagena Protocol towards conserving biodiversity and taking care of biosafety issues is discussed in detail. An in depth analysis of enhanced greenhouse effect is done and its relations to carbon cycle is shown. All concerned basic information is given. Related issues like sea-level rise is also touched. The process of causation of global warming is outlined in detail, so is the emphasis on major casual factors, such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, chlorofluorocarbons, hydroflurocarbon, perfluorocarbon, sulfur hexafluoride, etc. Major policy responses with respect to mitigation of climate change and greenhouse gas emissions in short, medium and longterm, i.e. upto 2030 and beyond, are also discussed. The relationship between sustainable development and climate change mitigation is also analyzed. The global initiatives undertaken by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change towards proper assessment of global warming risks and its consequences on various sectors have been highlighted. In sum, this encyclopaedia will serve the purpose of a reference book on the subject and would be able to cater to the needs of wide-spectrum of readers.