https://stm2.bookpi.org/CSCPLSGC <p>Climate change is no longer a distant or abstract concern—it is a lived reality, shaping landscapes, livelihoods, and lives across the globe. From melting glaciers in the Himalayas to intensified cyclones on India's coasts, the signs are undeniable. As the planet warms and weather patterns become more erratic, it is imperative that we develop not only scientific understanding but also locally grounded, geographically nuanced solutions.</p> <p>This book, <em>Climate Science for a Changing Planet: Local Solutions to Global Crises</em>, is a timely contribution to both academic and practical discourses on climate change. It is designed to bridge the gap between complex scientific research and the real-world needs of students, policymakers, practitioners, and communities. The content integrates climate science with geography, sustainability, and regional case studies—making it highly relevant for learners in the Indian context and beyond.</p> <p>The chapters combine theoretical frameworks from environmental geography, political ecology, and sustainable development with empirical evidence drawn from national and international sources. With Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, climate modelling, and case studies from across India, we aim to demonstrate how climate change must be understood not only as a global phenomenon but also as a spatial and socially differentiated process.</p> <p>The book emphasises the urgency of climate action, while highlighting hopeful pathways for resilience—through renewable energy, climate-resilient agriculture, inclusive planning, and community-based adaptation. It also underlines the indispensable role of geography in shaping informed, just, and sustainable climate policies.</p> <p>We hope that this book will serve as a valuable resource for all, especially for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Geography, Environmental Science, Forestry, Biology, Disaster Management, Climate Science and Sustainable Development Studies, as well as for teachers, researchers, civil society actors, and decision-makers who are working toward a more climate-resilient future.</p> <p>We are deeply grateful to the contributors, reviewers, and institutions that supported this endeavour, and we invite our readers not only to read it but also to engage critically, locally, and responsibly with the challenges and possibilities presented herein.</p> en-US Climate Science for a Changing Planet: Local Solutions to Global Crises https://stm2.bookpi.org/CSCPLSGC/article/view/340 <p>In an era marked by intensifying climate crises, understanding the science, spatial dimensions, and societal implications of climate change is more urgent than ever. Climate Science for a Changing Planet: Local Solutions to Global Crises offers an interdisciplinary and geography-centred exploration of the causes, consequences, and solutions to climate change, with a strong emphasis on contextual relevance and practical application. The book presents a comprehensive synthesis of climatology, environmental science, and sustainable development, tailored to the Indian context while aligned with global frameworks such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).</p> <p>Combining scientific rigour with accessible narrative, the book navigates key topics including the Earth’s climate system, greenhouse gas dynamics, vulnerability and risk assessment, and the socio-economic dimensions of climate change. It places particular emphasis on the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies to analyse spatial patterns and support evidence-based climate action. The methodological approach includes spatial analysis using geospatial tools, qualitative and quantitative case studies, participatory rural appraisals, and field-based vulnerability assessments, allowing for an integrated and evidence-driven understanding of climate impacts and responses.</p> <p>Through rich case studies from urban, coastal, mountainous, and agrarian regions of India, the authors highlight how local actions—guided by geographic insights and technological tools—can shape meaningful climate resilience and mitigation outcomes. This book is a vital academic resource for students, educators, researchers, policymakers, and civil society actors seeking to bridge global climate science with grassroots realities. It repositions geography not only as a lens of observation but also as a strategic agent for sustainable change in the Anthropocene.</p> Dr. S. Balaselvakumar Dr. P. Mary Santhi Copyright (c) 2025 Author(s). The licensee is the publisher (BP International). 2025-09-02 2025-09-02 1 305 10.9734/bpi/mono/978-81-992493-7-0