Climate Change and Economic Development: SEA Regional Modelling and Analysis [Paperback]

Focusing on S.E. Asia, the economics of climate change and the relationship between climate change and economic development, this book examines the region's vulnerability to the impact of climate change, forecasts environmental and economic outcomes and opportunities these factors provide for policy actions towards alleviating this vulnerability.Introduction: Issues and Developments in Climate Change Issues in Climate Change for South East Asia Climate Change Impact Estimates for South East Asia Model Forecasting the Future Scenarios for Climate Change and Economic Growth for South East Asia Theoretical Discussion of Adaptation to Climate Change and Application to the SEADICE Model Mitigation Policy Options for South East Asia Adaptation Policy Options for South East Asia Conclusion: Major Contributions and Recommendations for Future Research

'The book will be of immense interest to students, researchers and policy makers in the field of climate change and economic development.' - Geethanjali Nataraj, Gulf Research Center

'The scientific consensus on climate change has grown substantially in recent years with new knowledge based on the work of the IPCC. One area, however, where further work is required is in respect of adaptation to climate change in different regions of the world. This book is a valuable addition to knowledge in this field with the research results and policy analysis presented with estimation fo impacts through regional modelling exercises, endogenous growth analysis and assessment of policy options. The book is an important addition to literature in this field.' - Dr R.K. Pachauri, Director General, The Energy& Resources Institute (TERI), India, and Chairman, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), UN, Geneva

'To enable economic development to proceed in a sustainable manner, it is important to address the issue of climate change and its relationship with economic development. This book exlc%