Antonina Ivanova Boncheva - Böcker

The Anthropocene concept highlights that we are now living in a new epoch of earth history where both the rapid accumulation of greenhouse gases and excessive consumption of natural resources endanger human and planetary wellbeing. Climate change is one of the main drivers of the Anthropocene and is intricately linked to many great challenges we face: lack of fresh water, food security, biodiversity loss, and human rights of present and future generations. The radical influence of humanity on nature must change from destructive to reconstructive, by the path of sustainable development, circular economy, climate action, green technology, and environmental awareness.This book explores the pathways of transition towards a safe and sustainable Anthropocene in the Asia-Pacific and reviews the progress and the challenges in climate action, the recovery from COVID-19, and the re-articulation of world order. The chapters address both regional and country levels, the majority analysing China and Mexico. The experiences presented can be replicated in other regions of the world.The book offers useful insights for all interested in the Anthropocene, in climate action, sustainability, and the relationship between human beings and nature, thus motivating the decision-makers to implement a just and inclusive transition to a safe Anthropocene.•     A novel study that explores links between the Anthropocene, climate change, and sustainability, framing the transition towards a safe and sustainable Anthropocene in the Asia-Pacific.•     Strategies and policies on climate action, renewable energies, green technology, and environmental education include the participation of governments, NGOs, and civil society.•     Case studies based on experiences at the regional and country level provide valuable insights for both industrialised and developing countries.

This book offers original studies that analyze the main challenges facing China and its impact on the global geopolitical balance, with special attention to Latin America, the United States, and the Asia Pacific. China’s transformation into a global power has been one of the most significant processes of the twenty-first century. Its growing political, economic, technological, and environmental influence has reconfigured the dynamics of the international system. It provides a comprehensive, critical, and multidimensional view of the challenges facing China on its path to global leadership. Rigorous academic approaches and concrete case studies offer analytical tools to understand the complexity of a changing world. This book is recommended for academicians, students, policy makers, and to all those interested in current geopolitical relations, the growing importance of China in this context, and how to make the global order more balanced, sustainable, and inclusive.