Climate Change

2026

Selected Titles Catalogue

New and Recent Publications

Climate Futures Across Disciplines: A Next Generation Approach

Routledge Advances in Climate Change Research

Susan Ann Samuel

Routledge | May 2026 | Hardcover | ISBN 9781032952314

This volume brings together scholars from natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and law to develop an integrated framework for understanding climate futures. It addresses how interdisciplinary collaboration can reshape climate research methodologies and produce more effective policy recommendations. Essential reading for graduate researchers and institutions engaged in climate change studies across departmental boundaries.

Climate Change, National Security, and Catastrophic Fire Events

Routledge Advances in Climate Change Research

J. Scott Haunen

Routledge | May 2026 | Hardcover | ISBN 9781041239053

Examines the escalating intersection of wildfire risk and national security strategy, drawing on case studies from North America, Australia, and Southern Europe. The book analyses how climate-driven fire events destabilise infrastructure, displace populations, and challenge defence planning. A vital resource for security studies programmes and government policy units.

Climate Change, What Must Be Done?

Routledge Advances in Climate Change Research

Philip Cayton

Routledge | April 2026 | Hardcover | ISBN 9781039130173

A rigorous assessment of the full spectrum of responses required to meet global climate targets, from rapid emissions reduction to large-scale carbon removal. Cayton synthesises scientific consensus with economic feasibility analyses to identify which mitigation pathways are both technically sound and politically viable. Indispensable for climate policy professionals and academic libraries.

Just Transition and Climate Justice in Sub-Saharan Africa

Routledge Advances in Climate Change Research

Phiiam Moos

Routledge | April 2026 | Hardcover | ISBN 9781041134022

Explores the economic, social, and political dimensions of transitioning to low-carbon economies across Sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on distributional justice. The book evaluates just transition frameworks in energy-dependent communities and assesses how international finance mechanisms can support equitable development. A key reference for environmental justice scholars and development economists.

National Culture and Corporate Responses to Climate Change

Le Luk

Routledge | February 2026 | Hardcover | ISBN 9781032244263

Investigates how national cultural values shape corporate climate strategies, comparing firm-level responses across Asia, Europe, and North America. Using cross-national survey data and institutional theory, it reveals how cultural distance affects the adoption of environmental management systems and net-zero commitments. Recommended for business schools and sustainability management programmes.

Planning Law and Environmental Limits: A New Legal Architecture for Emissions

Routledge Explorations in Environmental Studies

Thompson-Naomi Lühle

Routledge | March 2026 | Hardcover | ISBN 9781041047254

Proposes a new legal framework embedding absolute emission limits within land use and spatial planning law, drawing on examples from the EU, UK, and New Zealand. The author argues that current planning law is structurally inadequate for delivering climate targets and outlines the legislative reforms needed. Essential for environmental law faculties and planning policy institutes.

Lifetime Carbon Goals

Routledge Explorations in Environmental Studies

Chris Anastasi

Routledge | February 2026 | Hardcover | ISBN 9781032369280

Sets out a rigorous methodology for calculating and tracking lifetime carbon budgets at the individual, institutional, and national scales. Anastasi examines how lifecycle carbon accounting can be integrated into regulatory frameworks and investment decisions. A practical reference for sustainability officers, policy analysts, and carbon market professionals.

Climate Education and Sustainability in the Primary Classroom: Our World, Their Future

Fernando Nelson

Routledge | April 2026 | Hardcover | ISBN 9781041199303

Provides evidence-based pedagogical strategies for integrating climate change and sustainability into primary school curricula worldwide. The book addresses teacher confidence, curriculum design, and the psychological dimensions of teaching children about environmental challenges without inducing eco-anxiety. A must-have for education faculties and school library collections.

Arctic Security and Environmental Sciences: Linking Climate Science, Peace and Defense

Grace Artuso

Routledge | January 2026 | Hardcover | ISBN 9781032994111

Analyses the security implications of accelerating Arctic change, combining geophysical data with strategic studies to assess territorial tensions, resource competition, and militarisation in the High North. Artuso traces how climate science outputs are now integral to Arctic defence doctrines. Recommended for international relations departments and defence research institutions.

From Hazard to Disaster: The Vulnerability of People in South Asia

Pradeep Kumar Parida

Routledge | April 2026 | Hardcover | ISBN 9781041273585

Documents how climate-amplified hazards — flooding, cyclones, and heatwaves — translate into disasters for vulnerable communities across South Asia. Drawing on field research in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan, it identifies the structural factors that convert natural hazards into humanitarian crises. Critical reading for disaster risk reduction scholars and development practitioners.

Green Finance and the Challenges of Climate Change: Policies, Practices, and Global Perspectives

Chi-Wu Su

Springer | January 2026 | Hardcover | ISBN 9783032022924

Provides a comprehensive analysis of green finance instruments — green bonds, sustainable investment funds, and transition finance — and the regulatory challenges they face globally. Su examines how financial markets can be aligned with the Paris Agreement and identifies gaps in current green taxonomies. Essential for economics and finance departments and central bank research units.

Green Horizons: Advancing Climate Solutions Through Governance, Circular Economy, and Tax

Vilas Kandhari

Springer | January 2026 | Hardcover | ISBN 9783033034830

Examines how fiscal policy, circular economy principles, and multi-level governance can be combined to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. Kandhari analyses carbon tax design, extended producer responsibility schemes, and cross-border carbon adjustment mechanisms. Valuable for economics, public policy, and environmental management programmes.

Biofuels and Bioenergy: Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Mitigation

Nitish Kumar

Springer | May 2026 | Hardcover | ISBN 9789811967652

Evaluates the environmental sustainability of next-generation biofuel pathways, examining lifecycle emissions, land use trade-offs, and feedstock competition with food systems. Kumar assesses the realistic contribution of bioenergy to achieving net-zero targets under various IPCC scenarios. A key reference for energy engineering, environmental science, and agricultural policy.

Implementing Climate Change Policy: From Environmental Governance to Action

Onitomi Sontag

Springer | February 2026 | Hardcover | ISBN 9789819506064

Traces the implementation gap between high-level climate commitments and on-the-ground policy execution across developed and developing countries. Sontag applies comparative governance analysis to national and subnational climate action plans, identifying institutional bottlenecks and successful coordination mechanisms. Recommended for public administration and environmental policy.

Monitoring Coastal Climate Change: Machine Learning and Remote Sensing Approaches

Mohammad Bazneer

Springer | February 2026 | Hardcover | ISBN 9783032091365

Presents state-of-the-art remote sensing and machine learning methodologies for monitoring sea level rise, coastal erosion, and wetland loss at regional and global scales. Bazneer demonstrates how satellite data integration can improve predictive models for coastal risk management. Essential for marine and coastal science programmes and environmental engineering.

Climate Action and Sustainable Development Goals: Environmental and Societal Dimensions

Gowhar Meraz

CRC Press | April 2026 | Hardcover | ISBN 9781032987187

Analyses the synergies and trade-offs between climate action (SDG 13) and the broader 2030 Agenda, integrating environmental, social, and institutional perspectives. Meraz presents cross-country evidence on how advancing the SDGs can simultaneously reduce emissions and build societal resilience. A core text for sustainable development, public policy, and international relations.

Global Climate Change Improvement and Management

Sunil Thakar Mirtha

CRC Press | February 2026 | Hardcover | ISBN 9781041247265

Offers a systems-level analysis of global climate dynamics and the management strategies required to limit warming to 1.5°C. The volume integrates atmospheric science, resource management, and international policy to propose actionable mitigation and adaptation frameworks. Suitable for advanced environmental science and climate management programmes.

Artificial Intelligence for the Management of Climate Hazards

Adam Jaborski

CRC Press | May 2026 | Hardcover | ISBN 9781032561295

Explores how machine learning, deep learning, and AI-driven forecasting are transforming early warning systems for climate-related hazards including floods, droughts, and extreme heat events. Jaborski reviews cutting-edge applications across disaster risk reduction and emergency management. Recommended for computer science, environmental engineering, and crisis management.

Climate Diplomacy at the Crossroads: A Multilateral/Comparative Perspective

Susan Anbalin

Bloomsbury Academic | January 2026 | Hardcover | ISBN 9781666678230

Evaluates the effectiveness of multilateral climate diplomacy in the post-Paris era, comparing negotiating strategies and alliance-building across major emitters and vulnerable nations. Anbalin analyses the structural constraints of the UNFCCC process and proposes reforms to accelerate binding commitments. Essential for international relations and environmental law scholars.

Analysing Environmental Discourse: A Critical Approach

Bloomsbury Advances in Critical Discourse Studies

Scott Burnett

Bloomsbury Academic | January 2026 | Hardcover | ISBN 9781350360297

Applies critical discourse analysis to examine how governments, corporations, and media construct narratives around climate change, sustainability, and environmental risk. Burnett reveals how language shapes public perception, policy agendas, and corporate greenwashing. An important text for linguistics, environmental communication, and media studies programmes.

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