Peter Dauvergne is a leading voice in international relations, whose work delves into the intricate connections between global politics, the environment, and consumer society. Dauvergne investigates how economic systems and human consumption shape planetary impacts, uncovering the hidden consequences of our choices. His scholarship focuses on critically examining how environmental challenges emerge within a global context and how political and economic structures respond. Dauvergne's writings offer a profound exploration of the urgent issues confronting our world.
Timber is a vital resource that is all around us. It forms our homes and furniture, our disposable diapers and newspapers, and boxes our cereal and new appliances. The way we produce and consume timber, however, is changing. With international timber companies and big box discount retailers increasingly controlling through global commodity chains where and how much timber is traded, the world's remaining old-growth forests, particularly in the developing world, are under threat of disappearing - all for the price of a consumer bargain. --
Featuring over 400 cross-referenced entries, this comprehensive reference work delves into the key organizations, individuals, issues, events, and countries that have influenced environmentalism. It includes a detailed chronology and an introduction, along with an extensive bibliography, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the historical context and development of environmental movements.
The first Handbook of original articles by leading scholars of global environmental politics, this landmark volume maps the latest theoretical and empirical research in this young and growing field. Captured here are the dynamic and energetic debates over concerns for the health of the planet and how they might best be addressed. The introductory chapters explore the intellectual trends and evolving parameters in the field of global environmental politics. They make a case for an expansive definition of the field, one that embraces an interdisciplinary literature on the connections between global politics and environmental change. The remaining chapters are divided into three broad themes - states, governance and security; capitalism, trade and corporations; and knowledge, civil societies and ethics - with each section providing a cohesive discussion of current issues. In-depth explorations are given to topics such as: global commons, renewable energy, the effectiveness of environmental cooperation, regulations and corporate standards, trade liberalization and global environmental governance, and science and environmental citizenship.A comprehensive survey of the latest research, the Handbook is a necessary reference for scholars, students and policymakers in the field of global environmental politics.
