Publisher's Synopsis
At the "Earth Summit" held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 the UK Prime Minister and over 150 other heads of state or government committed their countries to working towards national strategies for the protection of our local, national and global environment. The four UK official strategies were published simultaneously: "Sustainable development", "Biodiversity", "Climate Change" and "Sustainable Forestry". They should be of interest to everyone concerned with or involved in the future of our environment throughout the world.;The threat of climate change is sufficiently great to require action now. The UK has therefore prepared a detailed programme designed to achieve a reduction in emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases to 1990 levels by the year 2000. This document also lays out measures to fulfil other commitments from the Climate Change Convention, including assistance to developing countries, protection and enhancement of carbon sinks, research and the promotion of public awareness.
