Global Environmental Politics (Paperback, 8 ed)

1 The Emergence of Global Environmental Politics? Global Macrotrends An Introduction to Global Environmental Politics International Regimes in Global Environmental Politics Paradigms in Global Environmental Politics Conclusion 2 Actors in the Environmental Arena? Nation-State Actors: Roles and Interests Intergovernmental Organizations Scientific Bodies Treaty Secretariats International Financial Institutions Regional and Other Multilateral Organizations Nongovernmental and Civil Society Organizations Business and Industry Conclusion 3 The Development of Environmental Regimes: Stratospheric Ozone, Hazardous Waste, Toxic Chemicals, and Climate Change Stratospheric Ozone Depletion Climate Change Hazardous Waste Toxic Chemicals Mercury Conclusion 4 The Development of Environmental Regimes: Natural Resources, Species, and Habitats? Biodiversity Loss Marine Biodiversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction International Trade in Endangered Species Whaling Desertification and Land Degradation Conclusion 5 Effective Environmental Regimes: Obstacles and Opportunities Obstacles to Creating Effective Environmental Regimes Obstacles to Effective National Implementation of and Compliance with Global Environmental Regimes Opportunities to Improve Effective Implementation and Compliance Increasing and Improving Financial and Technical Assistance Conclusion 6 Environmental Politics and Sustainable Development? North-South Relations, the Environment, and Sustainable Development Changing Economic Realities Balancing the Environment and Sustainable Development Agendas Conclusion 7 The Future of Global Environmental Politics Global Environmental Governance in a Changing International System The Continuing Evolution of Global Environmental Governance Conclusion: The Prospects for Global Environmental Politics