Fragen der Energie- und Klimapolitik sind in den letzten Jahren ins Zentrum der öffentlichen Aufmerksamkeit gerückt. Aufgrund der komplexen Herausforderung, eine gleichermaßen nachhaltige, wettbewerbsfähige und sichere Energieversorgung zu erreichen, setzte sich die Erkenntnis durch, dass...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present some basic conceptual aspects and empiric examples of urban mitigation and adaptation to climate change, of greening urban development, as there is strong need for further research and education on these issues. Design/methodology/approach –...

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction and a Road Map -- Scope and Focus -- Motivation and Audience -- Structure -- 1 Climate Change -- The Science -- The International Policy Response -- References -- 2 The Role of Benefit Cost in Climate Policy...

Low Carbon Development: Key Issues is the first comprehensive textbook to address the interface between international development and climate change in a carbon constrained world. It discusses the key conceptual, empirical and policy-related issues of low carbon development and takes an...