This book highlights China's theoretical advances and practical actions
toward climate risk prevention in 2019. It provides both an overview and
detailed discussion of specific topics, including case studies. The
general report assesses the latest changes in the climate system both
globally and in China, and identifies areas most susceptible to the
impact of climate change. This is followed by topical reports on issues
such as global climate governance, China's strategy in climate
negotiations, the carbon trade, climate insurance, domestic actions to
address climate concerns, including specific solutions to local
challenges and achievements made by cities in China. Written by top
experts in the field from Research Institute for Eco-civilization of
Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and National Climate Center of China
Meteorological Administration, the book aims to inform the readers on
recent development and progress in climate risk prevention.