A Fragmented Continent: Latin America and the Global Politics of Climate Change (Politics, Science, and the Environment)

Synopsis

Latin American Countries Have Increased Their Influence At The United Nations Climate Change Negotiations And Offered Potential Solutions On Coping With Global Warming. But In The Face Of Competing Priorities, Sometimes These Climate Policies Are Jettisoned, Undermined, Or Simply Ignored. A Fragmented Continent Focuses On Latin America's Three Major Blocs At The U.n. Climate Negotiations And How They Attempt To Balance Climate Action With Building Prosperity. Brazil Has Reduced Its Deforestation But Continues Its Drive For Economic Growth And Global Recognition. A Leftist Group Led By Venezuela, Bolivia, And Ecuador Decries The Injustice Of Climate Change But Is Highly Dependent On The Export Of Fossil Fuels. A New Group, Including Chile, Costa Rica, And Peru And Supported By Mexico, Offers Sharp Reductions In Their Carbon Emissions In Return For Greater Action By Others; These Countries Now Have To Deliver On Their Promises. Weaving Together Issues Of Politics And Economy, Trade, Foreign Policy, Civil Society, And Environmental Protection, A Fragmented Continent Offers A Long-missing Perspective On One Of This Century's Greatest Challenges And Neglected Regions.-- Paradoxes Of A Neglected Region -- Latin America's Emerging Leadership On Climate Change -- Brazil : Climate Leader Or Spoiler? -- A Flea In The Ear? : The Emergence Of Alba -- The Revolt Of The Middle : Mexico And Ailac -- Sustainable Action? Guy Edwards And J. Timmons Roberts ; Foreword By Ricardo Lagos, President Of Chile (2000-2006) And Un Special Envoy For Climate Change (2008-2010). Includes Bibliographical References And Index.