Global Environmental Risk

This book examines the distinctive challenges posed by global environmental risks and considers means of identifying and addressing the issues of global environmental change. Subjects discussed include: international comparisons of environmental hazards; risk transition and developing countries; vulnerability studies and environmental change; environmental risk assessment in high-risk regions such as mountain ecosystems and the vulnerability of regions due to drought, climate change and sea-level rises; and exploring alternative future options for sustainable development.Kasperson, Jeanne X. is the author of 'Global Environmental Risk' with ISBN 9789280810271 and ISBN 9280810278.