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This textbook is intended to be used in an upper-level international environmental issues class as part of the American Environmental Studies and Sciences book series. This class is commonly taught at both the undergraduate and graduate level as part of either an environmental studies program, a political science program, or within a policy track of an environmental science program.

Given the length of time that negotiations have occurred, a new generation of students and practitioners will need to understand the complex processes that produced many of our environmental treaties. The majority of the students in environmental studies do not have a background in political science. Moving from a political science approach to an interdisciplinary approach will benefit the students by making the material more accessible.

As these fields continue to grow and develop, regulatory compliance becomes increasingly important. Thus, this book is aimed at adding a business and industry perspective to this field where appropriate.

Using an interdisciplinary approach makes this book more accessible to students with no background in political science Adds a business and industry perspective to environmental studies, considering the importance of regulatory compliance Explains the complex processes behind many environmental treaties to a new generation of students and practitioners

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****Dr. Anne Egelston is Assistant Professor in Environmental Policy and the Director of the Center for Environmental Studies at Tarleton State University in Texas, U.S.A. She is also President and CEO of Spitfire Environmental Consulting, Inc. Her firm assists clients with creating greenhouse gas credits internationally as well as providing emission trading services. Spitfire specializes in developing corporate compliance systems, corporate policy advocacy and authoring credit application packages.

Anne's work in environmental finance spans thirteen years and includes such programs as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, US EPA's Acid Rain Trading Program, Emission Reduction Credits, California Reclaim, and Texas Renewable Energy Credits (RECs).

Dr. Egelston served as the co-chair of the American Coal Ash Associations GHG Emission Trading Team from 2008 - 2010. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Global Affairs from Rutgers University - Newark.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. International Environmental Diplomacy begins.- 3. Institutionalizing UNEP.- 4. Whales, High Seas, and the Arctic.- 5. Protecting the Ozone Layer.- 6.Regulating the movement of Hazardous Waste.- 7. The Earth Summit and its Aftermath.- 8. Climate Change and Global Warming.- 9. Conserving Biodiversity.- 10. Limiting Exposure to Toxic Chemicals.- 11. Implementing Goals and Targets for Sustainability.- 12.The Earth Summit + 20.- 13.Climate Change, redux.- 14 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.- 15.Conclusion.