Changing Climate?

Synopsis

Explores the dynamic interplay between science and policy. At the Berlin Conference in 1995 a broad consensus was reached that climate change was the result of human activity. The debate is now focused on the politics of agreeing on a strategy to deal with the problem, but strategy formulation and implementation is hampered by the differing economic interests of the countries involved. Many groups have expressed disappointment at the outcome of the Berlin Conference and the lack of power of governments to make the necessary changes. Environmental groups have seized upon the idea of no longer pressuring governments to take action, but instead lobbying the financial institutions which finance industries that contribute to the greenhouse effect.

Series

Environmental Policy in an International Context, Course Dt210

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1996

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Environmental science

Keywords

climate; climate change; environmental issues

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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