This collection examines the role that foreign aid can play in dealing with the severe global
challenge of climate change one of the most pressing international development issues of the
21st century. Addressing the key threats of rising temperatures changes in precipitation
coastal erosion and natural disasters the book considers the implications for policy and
future research particularly in developing countries. Focusing on the worth of foreign aid in
ensuring environmental sustainability this collection consider how it can be used to improve
access to sustainable energy to promote efficient use of energy resources to improve emission
reduction and support the preservation of biodiversity in forests. Advancing our knowledge
about foreign aid and climate change it provides policy recommendations for the donors and
recipient country governments. A cutting edge text on one of the most pressing international
development issues of this century this is key reading for all scholars of international
development and climate change.