This book presents a new and innovative approach to understanding the
dynamics of international climate change negotiations using India as a
focal point. The authors consider India's negotiating position at
multilateral climate negotiations and its focus on the notion of
'equity' and its new avatar 'climate justice'. This book delves into the
media's representation of India as a rural economy, a rising industrial
power, a developing country, a member of the 5 emerging economies
(BRICS), and a country with severe resource security issues, in order to
examine the diverse and at time divergent narratives on India's national
identity in the context of policy formulation. Those researching such
diverse fields as international development, politics, economics,
climate change, and international law will find this book offers useful
insights into the motivations and drivers of a nation's response to
climate change imperatives.