In an era marked by intensifying climate crises,
understanding the science, spatial dimensions, and societal implications of
climate change is more urgent than ever. Climate Science for a Changing Planet:
Local Solutions to Global Crises offers an interdisciplinary and
geography-centred exploration of the causes, consequences, and solutions to
climate change, with a strong emphasis on contextual relevance and practical
application. The book presents a comprehensive synthesis of climatology,
environmental science, and sustainable development, tailored to the Indian
context while aligned with global frameworks such as the UN Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs).
Combining scientific rigour with accessible narrative, the
book navigates key topics including the Earth’s climate system, greenhouse gas
dynamics, vulnerability and risk assessment, and the socio-economic dimensions
of climate change. It places particular emphasis on the use of Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies to analyse spatial
patterns and support evidence-based climate action. The methodological approach
includes spatial analysis using geospatial tools, qualitative and quantitative
case studies, participatory rural appraisals, and field-based vulnerability
assessments, allowing for an integrated and evidence-driven understanding of
climate impacts and responses.
Through rich case studies from urban, coastal, mountainous,
and agrarian regions of India, the authors highlight how local actions—guided
by geographic insights and technological tools—can shape meaningful climate
resilience and mitigation outcomes. This book is a vital academic resource for
students, educators, researchers, policymakers, and civil society actors
seeking to bridge global climate science with grassroots realities. It
repositions geography not only as a lens of observation but also as a strategic
agent for sustainable change in the Anthropocene.
Author(s) Details
Dr. S. Balaselvakumar
Department of Geography, Government Arts College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil
Nadu, India.
Dr. P. Mary Santhi
Convent of Jesus and Mary, Agra, Uttra Pradesh, India.
Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-81-992493-7-0
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