Trousson, Raymond / Vercruysse, Jeroom (dir.), Dictionnaire general de Voltaire. (Champion classiques, references et dictionnaires 18) 1272 p. 2020:10 (Champion, FR) <670-9>
ISBN 978-2-38096-016-7 paper ¥7,064.- (税込) EUR 38.00

Koren, Ore / Urtuzuastigui, Jerry, Climate Adaptation and Conflict Mitigation: The Case of South Sudan. (Organizational Response to Climate Change: Businesses, Governments) 75 pp. 2025:6 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <745-797>
ISBN 978-1-009-51076-9 hard ¥14,076.- (税込) GB￡ 49.99
ISBN 978-1-009-51073-8 paper ¥4,787.- (税込) GB￡ 17.00

As climate change intensifies, conflict-prone tropical regions face heightened vulnerabilities, yet little is known about how climate adaptation and food security efforts affect conflict dynamics. Using South Sudan - a country highly susceptible to climate stress and conflict - as a test case, this Element analyzes how international nongovernmental organizations' (INGO) climate adaptation interventions influence civil war and local social conflicts. It develops a theoretical framework linking climate adaptation to conflict, positing both positive and negative externalities. Drawing on original high-resolution data on INGO-driven adaptation and food security efforts, alongside climate, conflict, and development data, findings are substantiated with interviews from policy workers in South Sudan. The results indicate that while adaptation generally does not reduce conflict, interventions that promote preparedness and are implemented during periods of high climate stress can mitigate social conflicts between militias, pastoralists, and farmers. These insights provide guidance for designing climate adaptation strategies that reduce conflict risks.

Herva, Vesa-Pekka / Hakonen, Aki / Norum, Roger et al., Weirding Landscapes: Arctic Glacier Extinction and Monsters of the Anthropocene. (Arctic Encounters) 138 pp. 2025:5 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <745-824>
ISBN 978-3-031-85015-8 hard ¥11,601.- (税込) EUR 49.99

This open access book investigates human-environment relations in the context of the anthropocenic Arctic. Through an archaeological and anthropological study of landscape, it wields "weirding" - a creative mode of engagement with the world - as a means of coming to terms with the stranger, experiential dimensions of a planet populated by diverse non-human entities often bearing monstrous characteristics. Such entities are exemplified by climate change itself, at once human-induced and a force of its own volition that maintains an elusive "presence" as a co-inhabitant of the Anthropocene. The book focuses on the landscape of Ritnicohkka, a fjell in Sapmi, Finnish Lapland. Ritnicohkka is erstwhile home to a diminutive "glacier", whose "weird", anomalous characteristics crowned the fjell until it several years ago melted into history. Taking a broadly autoethnographic approach, it considers perceptions of, and affective experiences in, this rough and relatively remote, "otherworldly" environment, discussing diverse ways of encountering and relating to the Arctic in the context of scientific fieldwork.

Nogueira, Leticia Antunes / Sandersen, H. T. et al. (eds.), Recycling Institutions: How Waste Becomes an Urban Mine. 196 pp. 2025:5 (Springer, GW) <745-829>
ISBN 978-3-031-81753-3 hard ¥11,601.- (税込) EUR 49.99

This open access book investigates the phenomenon of recycling institutions in urban mining using social sciences lenses on the empirical context of waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), landfills as a potential resource pool and the recycling of building materials in Norway. There is a dual meaning to the term 'recycling institutions', and this book has the ambition to explore both. The first refers to institutions that recycle, i.e., the institutional infrastructure that facilitates material recycling. From household attitudes and practices to the laws and regulations that govern waste management, there is an institutional apparatus that recycling relies upon, which gains increased importance as the sustainability agenda develops. The second meaning refers to the recycling of institutions, in the sense that the institutional setup itself is being repurposed and transformed. This more metaphorical meaning points to the way in which emerging societal ambitions (such as the circular economy) stretch and bend existing institutions by imposing new functions upon them. Institutions are conservative and backward-looking and tend to resist rapid and radical changes that are incompatible with the ideas and practices they are built on. So, whereas the first is about designing new institutions for circularity, the second is about modifying and "recycling" existing institutions to meet the challenges circularity may entail. The central premise is that relevant, supportive and well-functioning institutional environments are crucial in the transition to a greener society that encourages industries, businesses, households and citizens to act in more sustainable ways, and it identify both possibilities and obstacles in the emergence of institutions that support urban mining. This book integrates a range of disciplines in the social sciences to investigate the phenomenon of recycling institutions. By examining the case of urban mining in Norway, with a special focus on how existing structures developed for waste management can be repurposed to facilitate this new function, the book provides insight into a scenario where material sourcing from anthropogenic sources is dissociated from natural resource scarcity and is instead linked to political ambitions and an attempt to stay at the forefront of sustainability transitions.

批判的環境正義とは何か？　第2版
Pellow, David Naguib, What is Critical Environmental Justice? 2nd ed. 216 pp. 2025:5 (Polity Pr., UK) <745-830>
ISBN 978-1-5095-6004-2 hard ¥15,004.- (税込) US$ 69.95
ISBN 978-1-5095-6005-9 paper ¥5,351.- (税込) US$ 24.95

Human societies have always been deeply interconnected with our ecosystems, but today those relationships are witnessing greater frictions, tensions, and harms than ever before. These dynamics mirror those experienced by marginalized communities across the planet, but they also provide a foundation for transformative thinking and action to address these challenges. In this updated edition of his innovative contribution, David Naguib Pellow introduces a new framework for critically analyzing Environmental Justice scholarship and activism. In doing so he extends the field's focus to topics not usually associated with environmental justice, including policing, incarceration, the Israel/Palestine conflict, and the Black Lives Matter movement. In doing so he reveals that ecological violence is first and foremost a form of social violence, driven by and legitimated by social structures and discourses. He enriches this radical approach to Environmental Justice by drawing on Indigenous Studies, the Black Radical Tradition, Disability Studies, Queer and Transgender Studies, and Multi-Species Justice, among others. Those already familiar with the discipline will find themselves invited to think about the subject in entirely new ways. This book is a vital resource for students, scholars, and policy makers interested in innovative approaches to one of the greatest challenges facing humanity and the planet.

岸上伸啓他編　生存捕鯨－過去の歴史と現代の諸問題
Savelle, James M. / Kishigami, Nobuhiro / Monks, G. (eds.), Subsistence Whaling: Past History and Contemporary Issues. 300 pp. 2025:6 (Springer, GW) <745-831>
ISBN 978-981-9632-79-4 hard ¥32,490.- (税込) EUR 139.99

Meijer, Eva, Multispecies Dialogues: Doing Philosophy with Animals, Children, the Sea and Others. 200 pp. 2025:2 (Amsterdam U. Pr., NE) <745-60>
ISBN 978-90-485-6441-5 hard ¥30,131.- (税込) GB￡ 107.00

In Multispecies Dialogues Eva Meijer develops a new understanding of the concept 'dialogue', which includes embodied, material and spatial interaction. Meijer does not do this alone: each chapter of the book is devoted to a dialogue, or set of dialogues - with street dog Olli, a community of former lab mice, amphibian neighbours, the North Sea, and many other beings. Taking multispecies dialogues seriously is a way to do justice to more-than-human agency and to become more worldly in a time dominated by humans. Rethinking the model of the dialogue also opens up new ways of doing philosophy in multispecies world, which is urgently needed to address the ecological, political and philosophical problems of our time.

Welzel, Christian / Kruse, Stefan / Brunkert, L. et al., The Cool Water Effect: The Geo-Climatic Source of Western Exceptionalism. (Palgrave Studies in Maritime Politics and Security) 348 pp. 2025:5 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <745-682>
ISBN 978-3-031-81860-8 hard ¥11,601.- (税込) EUR 49.99

This open access book unravels the geo-climatic source of the West's emancipatory struggles and why the spirit of these struggles is about to spread around the world beyond its original geo-climatic root-which we describe as the Cool Water (CW-) Condition: that is, the combination of mostly cool seasons with steady rain in coastal proximity. What is so special about the CW-Condition? In a nutshell, the CW-Condition makes water and its derivative resources (i.e., land usable for hunting, fishery, forestry, crop cultivation and cattle herding) so diffuse that any emerging economy only functions with decentral management of water, land and labor. Decentral management infuses local autonomies into the social fabric, so much that evolving forms of social organization-be it family households, religious orders, business corporations or civic associations-mature under self-governance. Experience in self-governance equips social groups with two essential skills: resource mobilization and coalition building. In combination, these skills generate the power to organize grassroots resistance against top-down impositions, such as over-taxation and related forms of resource extraction. As a consequence, the state-building process begins slowly and proceeds as a conflictual affair between rulers' authority ambitions and bottom-up opposition. This conflict steers state formation towards contractual institutional arrangements in which elected assemblies check the executive power of central rulers. Under these checks, government action navigates towards an indiscriminate pursuit of the common good.

Wolfberg, Adrian, Climate Security Intelligence: From Knowledge Transfer to Co-Creation. (Professional Practice in Governance and Public Organizations) 419 pp. 2025:5 (Springer, GW) <745-709>
ISBN 978-3-031-86258-8 hard ¥25,527.- (税込) EUR 109.99

Climate security intelligence is the capacity to warn national and sub-national security organizations of the physical effects of climate change that can have a negative societal effect on nations, governments, and their populations. This book discusses the uniqueness of climate security intelligence, the maturity of its development as a knowledge domain, and its possible future. Written by an intelligence analyst with over forty years of experience, this book centers upon the challenges that organizations may face when analysts, their managers, and their organizations are given the task of warning policymakers and decision-makers about threats to climate security. Taking a necessarily transdisciplinary approach, this book will be of interest to a wide audience of students, researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers concerned with how the impacts of climate change affect the social, cultural, political, and economic stability of national interests.

気候変動－グローバル・サウスにおける介入戦略と持続可能な開発
Joseph, Debra D. / Mthembu, Maud / Huggins, Camille (eds.), Climate Change: Intervention Strategies and Sustainable Development in the Global South. 356 pp. 2025:5 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <745-715>
ISBN 978-3-031-83036-5 hard ¥37,132.- (税込) EUR 159.99

This book highlights the challenges with respect to climate change in the Global South. It demonstrates what has been happening in varying countries in this geographic location and how sustainable adaptation interventions could be used to alleviate these challenges. Most countries in the Global South are extremely vulnerable and unprepared for the present and future impact of climate change. Some climate change events that are presently plaguing these locations are extreme weather events such as flooding, food insecurity, disasters and droughts. The book provides case studies and interventions that can be a source to others who are seeking to find solutions to these adverse climate change events.

Gong, Weila, Implementing a Low-Carbon Future: Climate Leadership in Chinese Cities. (Studies in Comparative Energy and Environmental Politics) 168 pp. 2025:10 (Oxford U. Pr., US) <745-731>
ISBN 978-0-19-775742-0 hard ¥21,235.- (税込) US$ 99.00

Alam, Meredian, The Social Life of Biogas: Biogas Users and Their Innovations in Indonesia. 140 pp. 2025:4 (Springer, GW) <745-748>
ISBN 978-981-9632-99-2 hard ¥11,601.- (税込) EUR 49.99

累積する環境問題のグローバルな法と政策の解決策
Nelson, Rebecca, Regulating a Thousand Cuts: Global Law and Policy Solutions to Cumulative Environmental Problems. 309 pp. 2025:8 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <745-445>
ISBN 978-1-316-51510-5 hard ¥28,160.- (税込) GB￡ 100.00

Cumulative environmental problems are complex, insidious, slow-motion tragedies that are all too common, from biodiversity loss, to urban air pollution, to environmental injustice. Taking an interdisciplinary, comparative and applied approach, this book offers a new framework for designing solutions using four integrated regulatory functions: Conceptualization, Information, Regulatory intervention and Coordination (the CIRCle Framework). Rules that deliver these functions can help us to clarify what we care about, reveal the cumulative threats to it and do something about those threats - together. Examples from around the world illustrate diverse legal approaches to each function and three major case studies from California, Australia and Italy provide deeper insights. Regulating a Thousand Cuts offers an optimistic, solution-oriented resource and a step-by-step guide to analysis for researchers, policymakers, regulators, law reformers and advocates. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.

Brisman, Avi, Direct Action as Conceptual Art?: An Examination of the Role of the Communique for Ecodefense. (Palgrave Studies in Crime, Media and Culture) 148 pp. 2025:4 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <745-482>
ISBN 978-3-031-76633-6 hard ¥8,120.- (税込) EUR 34.99

This book offers an avenue for understanding the parameters, scope, meanings, and impacts of environmental protest. Focusing on ecodefense, it explores the significance of the communique (the written explanation of the reasons for an act of ecodefense), comparing the communique to written texts in Conceptual art. It presents and seeks to evaluate the following analogy: act of ecodefense : communique :: work of conceptual art : written declaration/statement. By considering the communique in this light, this book helps us better comprehend the rationales for "radical environmentalism" undertaken for the purposes of reducing environmental harms, natural resource exploitation, and animal abuse.

Biggs, Timothy, Mining: Why It's Essential for a Sustainable Future. 224 pp. 2025:6 (Polity Pr., UK) <745-200>
ISBN 978-1-5095-6749-2 hard ¥13,931.- (税込) US$ 64.95
ISBN 978-1-5095-6750-8 paper ¥4,922.- (税込) US$ 22.95

Mining has a poor public image. It is often associated with environmental degradation, human rights violations and the unacceptable excesses of capitalism. But might it also be the key to ensuring a more sustainable future? Leading industry expert Timothy Biggs argues that modern life is simply unthinkable without mining on a huge scale. From the mobile phone in your pocket to the building you're standing in, the minerals and metals extracted by the mining industry make modern life possible. This fact will become more significant in the context of the environmental challenges we face. Tackling climate change will require technologies ranging from electric cars to solar panels, all of which require immense - and increasing - amounts of copper, iron ore, lithium and other metals. This makes it vital that states and societies respond constructively to the practical needs of the mining industry, and that mining companies address the very real problems associated with their operations. Anyone who wants to understand the stark realities of how our economies will have to change in the context of contemporary environmental problems cannot afford to miss this brilliantly clear account from someone who understands this most vital - and misunderstood - of industries from the inside.

泥炭とロシアの化石経済の忘れれられた余白
Bruisch, Katja, Burning Swamps: Peat and the Forgotten Margins of Russia's Fossil Economy. (Studies in Environment and History) 300 pp. 2025:9 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <745-201>
ISBN 978-1-009-60308-9 hard ¥26,752.- (税込) GB￡ 95.00

This groundbreaking environmental history recounts the story of Russia's fossil economy from its margins. Unpacking the forgotten history of how peat fuelled manufacturing industries and power plants in late Imperial and Soviet Russia, Katja Bruisch provides a corrective to more familiar historical narratives dominated by coal, oil, and gas. Attentive to the intertwined histories of matter and labor during a century of industrial peat extraction, she offers a fresh perspective on the modern Russian economy that moves beyond the socialism/capitalism binary. By identifying peat extraction in modern Russia as a crucial chapter in the degradation of the world's peatlands, Bruisch makes a compelling case for paying attention to seemingly marginal places, people, and resources as we tell the histories of the planetary emergency.

人間の健康とプラネタリーヘルスの人類学
Singer, Merrill, The Anthropology of Human and Planetary Health: An Ecosyndemic Approach. (Springer Texts in Social Sciences) 209 pp. 2025:4 (Springer, GW) <745-249>
ISBN 978-3-031-83673-2 paper ¥16,243.- (税込) EUR 69.99

This text introduces undergraduate and graduate students in health or environment-related classes to the mounting crisis of syndemics through the lens of planetary health. The concept of syndemics, developed by the author and now in wide use across multiple health-related disciplines, focuses attention on the adverse synergistic interaction of two or more diseases or other health conditions promoted or facilitated by social and/or environmental conditions. The planetary health framework is an emerging holistic medical rethinking of our understanding of health. It seeks to identify the safe environmental limits within which humanity and other species can flourish on our increasingly imperiled planet. This book offers useful conceptual tools and frameworks for developing a comprehensive understanding of approaches needed to address the health risks of our changing world. The unique coverage of this book is its careful examination of ecosyndemics around the world in light of the growing recognition that on a heavily disrupted planet, a narrow focus on human health is inadequate. Under these circumstances, a comprehensive planetary health framework is needed. This approach seriously considers the interconnected nature of human health, animal and plant health, and the health of the world's ecosystems. Highly descriptive, with numerous cases of the planetary health crisis, the textbook is written in a student-friendly and accessible way and is an important resource for coursework across environment and health-related subjects.

Beattie, Geoff, Understanding Climate Anxiety. (BPS Ask The Experts in Psychology Series) 228 pp. 2025:7 (Routledge, UK) <744-992>
ISBN 978-1-032-63186-8 hard ¥39,424.- (税込) GB￡ 140.00
ISBN 978-1-032-61676-6 paper ¥5,628.- (税込) GB￡ 19.99

How should we react to climate anxiety? This accessible book discusses anxiety and other emotions brought on by climate change, examining what climate anxiety is, why it is becoming so prevalent and how it differs from other types of anxiety.Written by an expert psychologist, the book examines why climate anxiety is developing so rapidly, particularly in younger people. It looks at how it can manifest differently- sometimes as hopelessness or despair, and sometimes as anger which can serve as a catalyst for action. The book dives into the nuance around climate anxiety, questioning what we can do about it or whether climate anxiety should be pathologized at all, given the very real threat of climate change. It considers cognitive biases that underlie information processing and discusses how politics and interest groups affect people's views. Seeking to understand the polarisation that occurs around this topic, the book puts forward how we might alleviate climate anxiety without minimising serious concern about climate change.This highly topical book will be of great interest to students of psychology, environmental science and social science. It will also be of interest to psychologists, mental health professionals and climate communicators, as well as anyone interested in learning more about climate anxiety.

Berners-Lee, Mike, A Climate of Truth: Why We Need It and How To Get It. 386 pp. 2025:3 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <744-993>
ISBN 978-1-009-44006-6 paper ¥4,220.- (税込) GB￡ 14.99

We have most of the technology we need to combat the climate crisis - and most people want to see more action. But after three decades of climate COPs, we are accelerating into a polycrisis of climate, food security, biodiversity, pollution, inequality, and more. What, exactly, has been holding us back? Mike Berners-Lee looks at the challenge from new angles. He stands further back to gain perspective; he digs deeper under the surface to see the root causes; he joins up every element of the challenge; and he learns lessons from our failures of the past. He spells out why, if humanity is to thrive in the future, the most critical step is to raise standards of honesty in our politics, our media, and our businesses. Anyone asking 'what can each of us do right now to help?' will find inspiration in this practical and important book.

Cruyningen, Piet van, Farming the North Sea Coast, 900-2000: Managing Water, Reclaiming the Land. (Boydell Studies in Rural History) 362 pp. 2025:4 (Boydell, UK) <744-995>
ISBN 978-1-83765-262-4 hard ¥26,752.- (税込) GB￡ 95.00

"A brilliant and provocative synthesis of a thousand years of coastal farming." Tim Soens, University of Antwerp, Belgium. The fascinating story of how the North Sea coast has been farmed is ever changing. Long before the industrial revolution, the inhospitable fens and marshes of the low-lying coastal wetlands on both sides of the Sea had been transformed into one of the most productive agricultural regions in Europe. Agriculture in the coastlands reached its apogee during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, as is witnessed by the many impressive farm buildings established then. However, more recently, it has become clear that lowland farming and even the physical existence of the lowlands are in jeopardy, owing to rising sea levels and problems of drainage. This book offers a history of farming and water management on the North Sea coast, assessing the forces driving - and inhibiting - agricultural progress more broadly. It examines the ways in which farmers in the past dealt with the two main constraints on their decision-making: the natural environment and the human environment of institutional rules and customs regulating behaviour. It looks in particular at how setbacks were overcome, and how farming practices were improved which then raised the money with which to finance the maintenance of dykes, canals, and sluices.

Eilstrup-Sangiovanni, Mette / Hall, Nina, Climate Activism, Digital Technologies, and Organizational Change. (Organizational Response to Climate Change: Businesses, Governments) 102 pp. 2025:1 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <744-997>
ISBN 978-1-009-48350-6 hard ¥14,076.- (税込) GB￡ 49.99
ISBN 978-1-009-48353-7 paper ¥4,787.- (税込) GB￡ 17.00

Non-governmental and civil society organizations have long been recognized as crucial players in climate politics. Today, thanks to the internet, social media, satellite, and more, climate activists are pioneering new organizational forms and strategies. Organizations like Fridays for Future, 350.org, and GetUp! have used social media and other digital platforms to mobilize millions of people. Many NGOs use digital tools to collect and analyze 'big data' on environmental factors, and to investigate and prosecute environmental crimes. Although the rise of digitally based advocacy organizations is well documented, we know less about how digital technologies are used in different aspects of climate activism, and with what effects. On this basis, we ask: how do NGOs use digital technology to campaign for climate action? What are the benefits and downsides of using technology to push for political change? To what extent does technology influence the goals activists strive for and their strategies.

Staupe, Reidar / Gabriela Bartoszewicz, Monika (eds.), A Time of Disastrous Anticipations: Essays on life in the shadow of catastrophe. (Routledge Studies in Hazards, Disaster Risk and Climate Change) 256 pp. 2025:6 (Routledge, UK) <744-751>
ISBN 978-1-032-88344-1 hard ¥40,832.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

This book explores the pervasive anticipation of catastrophe in contemporary society, examining how temporal expectations shape personal and collective experiences and influence our perspectives and responses.A Time of Disastrous Anticipations highlights the role of anticipation in shaping societal narratives, exploring strategies for redefining responses to catastrophic imaginaries. Through a combination of theoretical insights with practical examples, it offers a comprehensive view of anticipation's impact in contemporary society. The vista of disastrous anticipations reveals that catastrophe is not so much a matter out of place, but primarily a matter out of time.Targeted at scholars, students, and professionals in sociology, disaster studies, and public policy, this book is also valuable for policymakers and practitioners interested in understanding the societal dimension of disaster anticipation.

国連での環境ロビイング
Dodds, Felix / Spence, Chris, Environmental Lobbying at the United Nations: A Guide to Protecting Our Planet. 206 pp. 2025:6 (Routledge, UK) <744-798>
ISBN 978-1-032-59748-5 hard ¥38,016.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00
ISBN 978-1-032-59746-1 paper ¥9,289.- (税込) GB￡ 32.99

This book provides a step-by-step, insiders' guide on how to lobby and engage successfully at the United Nations. It reveals how the United Nations, which plays such a key role on issues from climate change to pollution of our air, land and sea, really works.In a world of rapid climate change, a flood of forever chemicals and plastic pollution, and the extinction of so much wildlife around the world, we need the convening power of the United Nations now more than ever. What's more, we need individuals and organisations dedicated to making sure the United Nations has the most positive impact it can. And yet, global diplomacy can be dauntingly challenging and complex. Drawing on the authors' combined sixty years' professional experience of the United Nations system, this book contains essential information for individuals and organisation seeking to engage in this complex and confusing world. From the very basic question of how to ensure you can even attend the event, this book offers hard-to-find information to help readers through this labyrinth, including insider acronyms and language, how and when are the best times to put your issue forward to achieve maximum impact, how the negotiations really work, who are the key players and how to engage with those players. The authors reveal how stakeholders can be effective from the very first day of their first UN meeting. Drawing on interviews with other experts, as well as training materials that have been produced by the authors, this book demystifies what to many outsiders can seem like an opaque and confusing world.This book is an essential resource for individuals and organisations entering the world of the United Nations for the first time, as well as those looking to gain a deeper understanding of how the world of international diplomacy really works.

Paredes, Alyssa / Montefrio, Marvin Joseph F. (eds.), Halo-Halo Ecologies: The Emergent Environments Behind Filipino Food. (Food in Asia and the Pacific) 294 pp. 2025:4 (U. Hawai'i Pr., US) <744-895>
ISBN 978-0-8248-9909-7 hard ¥16,087.- (税込) US$ 75.00
ISBN 979-88-8070-131-5 paper ¥6,435.- (税込) US$ 30.00

Hoque, Sonia / Hope, Rob, The Water Diaries: Living with the Global Water Crisis in Bangladesh and Kenya. 148 pp. 2025:2 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <744-909>
ISBN 978-1-009-29958-9 hard ¥25,344.- (税込) GB￡ 90.00

Cyclones, flash floods, droughts, and pollution batter the aspirations of people living at the sharp end of water insecurity. By charting the daily water use behaviour of people in Kenya and Bangladesh for a year, this book explores the intersecting drivers of global water risks and the spatial and seasonal inequalities. Comprising a clear methodological chapter and four detailed case studies of both urban and rural areas, it critically reviews existing policy and institutional design, arguing for a new architecture in allocating risks and responsibilities fairly and effectively between government, communities, enterprises, and water users. In identifying the risks and potential responses for policy and investment action, it provides theoretical insights and a practical guide to developing more effective policy in Kenya and Bangladesh, with solutions that will be applicable in other regions facing similar challenges. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

水と共に生きる－南アジアにおける開発とアーバニズム
Rahman, Mohammed Mahbubur / Fatemi, Nawrose (eds.), Living with Water: Development and Urbanism in South Asia. 400 pp. 2025:7 (Routledge, UK) <744-915>
ISBN 978-1-032-91064-2 hard ¥36,608.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00
ISBN 978-1-041-00481-3 paper ¥10,134.- (税込) GB￡ 35.99

Living with Water explores the perennial, dynamic relationship between water and the built environment in South Asia. This interdisciplinary survey of the unique urban and ecological landscapes of the region presents a diverse selection of cities and projects, and offers practical, contextual strategies for the design and protection of these sites against emergent impacts of climate change and population growth. Water resources in South Asia are some of the most vulnerable to the effects of global warming. In the many historic urban centres that have grown over time along the rivers and waterfronts of the region, deteriorating water systems and rapid population expansion have contributed to problems such as water insecurity, exposure of built structures to weather damage, floods, and erosion. Case studies drawn from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka illustrate a range of contemporary and traditional approaches to living with water within the ecosystems, floodplains, wetlands, waterfronts, river systems, and water networks of the region. Chapters authored by architects, planners, historians, sociologists, geographers, and environmentalists combine insights into analytical methods and processes of urban planning and development, with critical attention to the importance of cultural heritage, vernacular construction, traditional water systems, and indigenous knowledge in shaping climate-resilient built and natural environments. This context supports resilient ecology and a sustainable approach to building and resource management, offering guidance in the creation of water-sensitive development, integrated urban design, wetlands restoration, and more. Living with Water is an essential read for researchers and professionals in architecture, urban planning, water management, environmental conservation, real estate development, tourism, and local governance, and will appeal to broad range of readers interested in the history, geography, and culture of South Asia.

Peychev, Stefan, The Nature of the Ottoman City: Water and Urban Space in Sofia, 1380s-1910s. (Studies in Environment and History) 320 pp. 2025:4 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <744-948>
ISBN 978-1-009-55885-3 hard ¥25,344.- (税込) GB￡ 90.00

In this innovative interdisciplinary work, Stefan Peychev problematizes the dominant narrative of decline and stagnation in Ottoman Sofia. Drawing on a range of sources and perspectives, including environmental and urban history, archaeology and anthropology, he examines the creation and experience of urban space and place. By employing a longue duree framework and considering empire-wide developments, this work challenges the epistemological boundaries that have traditionally separated Ottoman from post-Ottoman space and the Middle East from Southeast Europe. Peychev argues instead for an integrated understanding of Sofia's water infrastructure, in which Ottoman ideas of the built environment fused with local cultural and technological traditions to create an efficient and long-lasting system.

Samad, Wael A. / Badran, Ahmed / Azar, Elie (eds.), Carbon Neutrality in the Gulf: Between Well-intentioned Pledges and the Harsh Reality. 330 pp. 2025:1 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <744-951>
ISBN 978-1-009-47155-8 hard ¥30,976.- (税込) GB￡ 110.00 *

With its in-depth investigation of the opportunities and obstacles facing the region, this book offers data-driven assessments and policy recommendations to guide the process of energy transition in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of carbon reduction initiatives in the GCC and the sustainable development practices that are driving progress. Chapters are divided into four sections: circular economy and pathway frameworks; infrastructure; policy and data transparency; and behavioural and human factors. The book includes case studies to offer unique insights into the policy frameworks, technological innovations, and behavioural changes needed to transition to cleaner, knowledge-based economies. It unpacks the interplay between the ambitions of the GCC countries regarding climate change and sustainable development and the challenges they face in trying to achieve these. It is an indispensable resource for researchers and policymakers in environmental policy, climate change, and the Gulf states.

Stoett, Peter / Omrow, Delon (eds.), Ecoviolence Studies: Human Exploitation and Environmental Crime. 208 pp. 2025:2 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <744-630>
ISBN 978-1-009-34158-5 hard ¥30,976.- (税込) GB￡ 110.00

Ecoviolence, defined broadly as the intersection between human-human exploitation and the destruction of nature, is one of the defining features of our time. This book collects ten case studies examining the intersection between the exploitation of human beings and environmental harm. Topics discussed include the wildlife trade, ecoviolence at sea, natural resource exploitation in Latin America and Africa, human trafficking induced by extreme weather events, climate change-related language death, and the confluence of drug cartels and environmental destruction. The book argues that Ecoviolence Studies has emerged as an expanded, multidisciplinary field in its own right, and that policy responses and the search for environmental and social justice should reflect accumulated knowledge in this area. It is an insightful volume for researchers and graduate students working in green criminology, Earth system governance, environmental politics, human rights, environmental and international law, and related areas.

グリーンな移行期正義
Killean, Rachel / Dempster, Lauren, Green Transitional Justice. (Transitional Justice) 254 pp. 2025:6 (Routledge, UK) <744-683>
ISBN 978-1-032-20621-9 hard ¥38,016.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00
ISBN 978-1-032-20620-2 paper ¥11,260.- (税込) GB￡ 39.99

This book rethinks the boundaries of transitional justice, urging scholars and practitioners to confront the often-overlooked nexus between mass violence and ecological harm.Through an in-depth analysis of the field's limitations-such as its anthropocentric legalism, neo-colonial practices, and alignment with neoliberalism-the book critiques the historical marginalization of Nature in transitional justice discourse and practice. It argues that ignoring environmental harm not only undermines the possibility of holistic justice but perpetuates structural violence and inequality. In response, the book sketches a 'greener' transitional justice, integrating principles from environmental justice, Indigenous knowledge systems, and ecocentric perspectives. It explores the possibilities of recognizing Nature as a victim of mass violence, adapting existing mechanisms to incorporate environmental harm, and fostering transformative approaches premised on the interdependence of human and ecological well-being.This book is written for students, researchers, and practitioners of transitional justice and fields related to conflict transformation, peacebuilding, environmental protection, and development.

Bishop, Matthew Louis / Bouhia, Rachid et al., Sustaining Development in Small Islands: Climate Change, Geopolitical Security, and the Permissive Liberal Order. (Elements in Earth System Governance) 108 pp. 2025:1 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <744-269>
ISBN 978-1-009-56533-2 hard ¥14,076.- (税込) GB￡ 49.99 *
ISBN 978-1-009-38916-7 paper ¥4,787.- (税込) GB￡ 17.00 *

The viability of small island developing states (SIDS) is threatened by three distinct processes - a backlash against globalisation; rising geopolitical competition between powers; and accelerating climate change - which are pulling at the threads binding the liberal international order together. We suggest that this order has been kinder to SIDS than is often acknowledged because its underpinning norms - sovereign equality, non-interference, and right to development - are inherently permissive and thus provide SIDS with choices rather than imperatives. Their leaders should fight for the continuation and enhancement of that order rather than be seduced by alternatives. We provide a rationale for and examples of policies to achieve this, including reforms to the way ODA is measured, debt restructured, climate finance allocated, and global governance organised. These enhancements represent the most plausible pathway for SIDS in a period of significant global upheaval. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Beamer, Kamanamaikalani (ed.), Waiwai: Water and the Future of Hawai'i. 392 pp. 2025:3 (U. Hawai'i Pr., US) <744-304>
ISBN 979-88-8070-052-3 hard ¥15,015.- (税込) US$ 70.00
ISBN 978-0-8248-9931-8 paper ¥6,006.- (税込) US$ 28.00 *

Kumar, M. Dinesh / Kabir, Yusuf (eds.), Water and Energy Systems: Building for Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability. 242 pp. 2025:6 (Routledge, UK) <744-306>
ISBN 978-1-032-98760-6 hard ¥40,832.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

This book addresses how water supply systems can be planned, designed and managed for sustainability by presenting unique approaches and methodologies in rural drinking water supply schemes. It synthesizes the outcomes and findings of research studies undertaken by the Institute for Resource Analysis and Policy (IRAP) and pilot projects undertaken by RCUES (Regional Centre for Urban Environmental Studies) of AIILSG, Mumbai in collaboration with government of Maharashtra, with technical support from other development partners on climate-resilient water and energy systems.Backed by empirical research, this volume aims to build the conceptual foundations of the subject, additionally bringing in results of pilot projects that apply some of the models in water conservation, clean energy production and environmental management. Towards building a climate-resilient society, it also discusses the feasibility of reducing carbon emissions in rural water supply, to make it more energy efficient.The book will be useful to students, researchers, and teachers working on Water Resources, Water Supply, Renewable Energy systems, Management of Climate-Induced Disasters, Water-Energy-Climate Policy, and Development Studies. This will also be an invaluable companion to policy makers, general administrators, civil society organizations, media persons, and bilateral agencies like WHO, UNICEF, UNDP, UNEP, World Bank and the Gates Foundation.

Singh, Niharika / Singh, Thipendra P et al. (eds.), Green Computing for Sustainable Development. 296 pp. 2025:6 (Auerbach, US) <744-412>
ISBN 978-1-032-73772-0 hard ¥43,648.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00

Green computing is a revolutionary technique that addresses environmental sustainability. It uses an eco-friendly approach to the design, manufacture, and use of computing resources. This is achieved by cutting down on electronic waste, using renewable energy sources, and consuming less energy. Recyclable materials with minimal environmental impact, software engineering techniques that are optimised, and energy-efficient hardware are examples of many approaches. Advanced technologies such as low-power processors, smart grids, and virtualized computing environments contribute to energy efficiency and waste reduction. Furthermore, integrating green computing with renewable energy sources amplifies its positive impact on the environment. The adoption of green computing practices promotes a circular economy, encourages resource conservation, and supports climate action.Green Computing for Sustainable Development features chapters that explore issues that concerned with furthering sustainability and green computing. Highlights include: Neuro-symbolic green computing combining neural networks' learning abilities with symbolic AI's logical reasoning while promoting environmentally friendly practices.Energy-efficient data management, resource provisioning, and the importance of monitoring carbon footprints.The intersection of green computing and wildlife conservation, highlighting how energy-efficient technologies can revolutionize conservation effortsThe integration of Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) as innovative solutions for sustainable development.The role of information and communication technology (ICT) in promoting health and well-beingThe importance of green computing due to growing environmental concerns related to information technology.The integration of AI in sustainable farming practices.The synergy between green computing practices and economic growth in achieving sustainable development.The integration of green computing with e-waste management to tackle environmental challenges in the IT sector.How the "green Internet of Things" (IoT) is transforming smart city development by integrating ecological awareness and sustainability into urban planning.This book covers the wide range of principles essential for achieving long-term sustainability. It is a step toward fostering a balanced relationship between technological advancement and environmental stewardship.

Singh, Anand, Water, Environmental and Corporeal Traditions in Buddhism. 160 pp. 2025:6 (Routledge, UK) <744-209>
ISBN 978-1-032-76326-2 hard ¥40,832.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

This book examines ancient Buddhist traditions centered around water. It studies the sustainability and conservation practices of Buddhist monastics and examines how these early practices and ethos are applicable in the contemporary world. The author draws on literary and archaeological sources across cultures and religions to trace the different socio-economic and cultural traditions that utilise water, to formulate a pathway to save water in its purest form.A unique contribution, this book will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of environmental studies, climate change, sustainable development, religious studies, and Buddhist history. It will also be useful to environmentalists and policymakers.

Miner, Kimberley R., Considering Climate Change. (Changing Planet) 102 pp. 2025:7 (Routledge, UK) <744-1001>
ISBN 978-1-032-45298-2 hard ¥24,495.- (税込) GB￡ 86.99
ISBN 978-1-032-45299-9 paper ¥5,628.- (税込) GB￡ 19.99

In Considering Climate Change, Kimberley R. Miner focuses on what will happen in the next 20, 40 and 60 years around the planet and looks at how we can take an active role in planning for a future we had hoped to avoid.Each chapter is framed around a central concern that will be familiar to all those thinking about climate change and suffering the eco-anxiety that such an enormous challenge can trigger. Miner carefully unpacks these concerns, walking the reader through issues such as future economics and investing, the housing market, food availability, water availability and infrastructure and pollution impacts. Each chapter also includes input from experts including a farmer, a glaciologist and a Wall Street executive, who guide the reader through their best understanding of the future and how to prepare for it.Considering Climate Change can either be read cover to cover or with a focus on the specific chapters that will help the reader understand the challenges they are currently facing. Either way, the goal is to walk away with a better understanding of how to thrive in this changing world and not just have hope for the future-but to have a plan.

Mushonga, Tafadzwa, The Conservation of Violence: Statecraft, Forests, and Coloniality. (Routledge Studies in Environmental Justice) 198 pp. 2025:6 (Routledge, UK) <744-1002>
ISBN 978-1-032-90011-7 hard ¥38,016.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00

The Conservation of Violence discusses the governance of protected forests in Zimbabwe to spotlight the structural and operational ways in which violent tactics are produced, employed and sustained to promote nature conservation. Grounded in political ecology, geography and environmental politics, it discusses the central role of the state in conserving violence. The book uses contemporary cases of violence in conservation and introduces the conservation of violence as an alternative discourse for understanding the tenacity of violence in conservation areas across Africa. It examines the constitutionalisation of environmental rights and how this has been utilised to enable and preserve conservation violence, as well as how militarisation produces and circulates violence, offering new ways of investigating violence in conservation. Furthermore, it explores the complexities of dislodging nodes of violence within existing systems, providing insights on the theoretical and practical obstacles involved in transforming conservation ideologies. The book explores a multitude of themes including coloniality, nature-culture dichotomies, resource governance, extraction, capitalism, sustainability, policy and conservation law, regulation and policing, environmental rights, and environmental justice. It will be an important addition to the literature in political ecology, geography, development, environmental justice and the broader environmental humanities.

Reckien, Diana / Juhola, Sirkku / Haque, Anika Nasra et al., Justice for Resilient Development in Climate-Stressed Cities. (Elements in Climate Change and Cities) 75 pp. 2025:4 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <744-1006>
ISBN 978-1-009-58712-9 hard ¥14,076.- (税込) GB￡ 49.99
ISBN 978-1-009-58711-2 paper ¥4,787.- (税込) GB￡ 17.00

Climate impacts and risk, within and across cities, are distributed highly unequally. Cities located in low latitudes are more vulnerable to climate risk and impacts than in high latitudes, due to the large proportion of informal settlements relative to the housing stock and more frequent extremes. According to EM-DAT, about 60% of environmental disasters in cities relate to riverine floods. Riverine floods and heatwaves cause about 33% of deaths in cities. However, cold-waves and droughts impact most people in cities (42% and 39% of all people, respectively). Human vulnerability intersects with hazardous, underserved communities. Frequently affected groups include women, single parents, and low-income elderly. Responses to climatic events are conditioned by the informality of social fabric and institutions, and by inequitable distribution of impacts, decision-making, and outcomes. To ensure climate-resilient development, adaptation and mitigation actions must include the broader urban context of informality and equity and justice principles. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.

Schroering, Abby, Theatres of Compost: Performance and Ecology for the Anthropocene. (Routledge Studies in Theatre, Ecology, and Performance) 176 pp. 2025:7 (Routledge, UK) <744-1008>
ISBN 978-1-032-77183-0 hard ¥40,832.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

Theatres of Compost places ecology at the center of performance scholarship and criticism, and it positions performance as a key cultural process for bringing about a more just and sustainable future.Examining a unique archive of agricultural performances-plays, theatre collectives, and activist rituals that engage questions of how humans use the land and produce food-this book lays out a framework for how theatre and performance contribute to a cultural shift toward ecological awareness. Theatre of compost is performance that directly engages ideologies of exploitation, mass production, and accumulation. Instead of discarding the forms, themes, methodologies, and histories that have perpetuated ecological destruction, the case studies in this book show that what has come before can be composted: broken down and reconstituted as the fertile foundation for a more liveable life in the Anthropocene. Theatres of Compost will appeal to the new but quickly growing field of subfield of performance and ecology. As the climate and ecological crises worsen, more scholars and students in theatre and performance will be searching for ways to make their work meaningful and relevant.This book will be a helpful resource for graduate level courses in performance studies, performance and ecology, and the environmental humanities.

Shibaike, Takumi / Zhao, Bi, Who Tells Your Story?: Women and Indigenous Peoples Advocacy at the UNFCCC. (Organizational Response to Climate Change: Businesses, Governments) 96 pp. 2025:2 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <744-1009>
ISBN 978-1-009-47293-7 hard ¥14,076.- (税込) GB￡ 49.99
ISBN 978-1-009-47289-0 paper ¥4,787.- (税込) GB￡ 17.00

Thousands of civil society organizations (CSOs) attend the Conferences of the Parties (COPs) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) every year. Through their advocacy work, CSOs define and redefine what "climate change" is really about. The Element focuses on climate advocacy for women and Indigenous peoples (IPs), two prominent climate justice frames at the UNFCCC. Which CSOs advocate for women and IPs? How and why do CSOs adopt gender and Indigenous framing? Bridging the literature on framing strategy and organizational ecology, it presents two mechanisms by which CSOs adopt climate justice frames: self-representation and surrogate-representation. The Element demonstrates that, while gender advocacy is developed primarily by women's CSOs, IPs advocacy is developed by a variety of CSOs beyond IPs organizations. It suggests that these different patterns of frame development may have long-term consequences for how we think about climate change in relation to gender and IPs.

Skrbina, David / Ruuska, Toni / Nyfors, Tina (eds.), Sufficiency in Nature: Population, Affluence, and Technology. (International Comparative Social Studies 62) 376 pp. 2025:5 (Brill, NE) <744-1012>
ISBN 978-90-04-72473-0 hard ¥33,654.- (税込) EUR 145.00

The present global ecological crisis demands a critical reassessment. This book suggests that one valuable approach can be found in the well-known I=PAT formulation: that environmental impact (I) is a function of population (P), affluence (A), and technology (T). The contributors propose that IPAT can be assessed in light of the concept of sufficiency: the idea that limits, bounds, or "enoughness" are central to the discussion. What is 'sufficiency' in this context, in an era defined by ecological overshoot and growth-driven economic policies? How much is enough, and how much is too much? This volume breaks new ground by addressing all three of the IPAT factors in a forthright manner, in the light of sufficiency.

国際関係論のパイオニアS.Dalby－批判的地政学、環境安全保障、人新世に関する主要な貢献
Dalby, Simon / Boyd, Roger (eds.), Simon Dalby: A Pioneer in International Relations: Key Contributions on Critical Geopolitics, Environmental Security and the Anthropocene. (Pioneers in Arts, Humanities, Science, Engineering, Practice 35) 332 pp. 2025:4 (Springer, GW) <743-870>
ISBN 978-3-031-83378-6 hard ¥32,490.- (税込) EUR 139.99

This book profiles Simon Dalby's academic contributions in the fields of critical geopolitics, environmental security and the intersection of international relations and the Anthropocene. It includes reprints of key essays that highlight innovations in critical thought at the intersections between geopolitics, environment and security. Starting with an analysis of American reconstructions of the Soviet threat in the 1970s, an early contribution to the emerging field of critical geopolitics, subsequent papers focus on the emergent formulations of environmental security in the aftermath of the Cold War and the environmental costs of globalization. Focusing on the implicit geographical framing in discourses of globalization offered a critique that extended the ambit of critical geopolitics to grapple with the issues of environmental security and the rising concern with climate change as well as the political identities invoked in that debate. In the aftermath of 9/11, similar arguments about contextualization applied to the American global war on terror and the revival of discussions of empire and its geographies, both in arguments for invading Iraq, as well as the wider discussions in policy discourse and popular culture. Simultaneously, the emergence of earth system science and the concept of the Anthropocene offered another way to highlight the dangers of fossil fueled economic activities. The necessity of fundamentally rethinking the premises of security policy in light of this recontextualization is emphasized in more recent contributions on climate security and the current ecological crisis. Critical geopoliticsEnvironmental securityGlobal war on terrorFirepower in the Anthropocene

Sikorsky, Erin, Climate Change on the Battlefield: International Military Responses to the Climate Crisis. (Studies in Contemporary Warfare) 240 pp. 2025:7 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <743-940>
ISBN 978-1-350-40766-4 hard ¥18,304.- (税込) GB￡ 65.00
ISBN 978-1-350-40765-7 paper ¥6,191.- (税込) GB￡ 21.99

What do rising temperatures and increasing extreme weather events mean for military readiness? How will climate hazards affect the conflicts of today and tomorrow? What new missions are militaries undertaking in response? Climate Change on the Battlefield examines how climate change is reshaping modern military operations, and the role of international militaries in responding to the effects of the climate crisis. The book's international case study approach will provide concrete answers to these questions, looking at specific geographies such as Afghanistan and the Arctic, as well as types of military operations, including firefighting, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions. The book also explores in detail how different countries from across every continent, and international institutions, are responding to these threats while also critically assessing their own emissions and contributions to the climate crisis. Differing country responses are assessed, from those that are integrating climate change impacts into a more traditional understanding of military roles, to those countries that are redefining the role of the military in the face of climate change. Finally, it examines whether or not current military responses are commensurate with the risks ahead and what form the future relationship between the military and climate breakdown is likely to take.

Berry, James F., Environment, Science, and Law: An Integrative Introduction. 300 pp. 2025:3 (Bernan Pr., US) <743-593>
ISBN 979-88-920507-3-9 hard ¥32,175.- (税込) US$ 150.00 *

Pereira, Eduardo G. / Fossa, Alberto J. et al. (eds.), Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage: Law, Policy and Standardization Perspectives. (Sustainable Development Goals Series) 450 pp. 2025:4 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <743-601>
ISBN 978-3-031-81271-2 hard ¥37,132.- (税込) EUR 159.99

This book delves into how carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies might help accelerate the worldwide transition to sustainable energy while meeting Paris Agreement targets. This comprehensive handbook examines how governments, businesses, and society may effectively implement CCUS programs to cut carbon emissions and promote economic development. The book begins with basic ideas and exposes readers to CCUS technologies and their critical role in reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. It investigates successful CCUS installations from various countries and suggests prospects for host governments and energy firms. The book combines technical innovation and carbon neutrality initiatives, while also addressing regulatory frameworks and normative factors that are critical for wider acceptance. With climate change mitigation at its core, the book offers pragmatic recommendations for policymakers and industry leaders on how to employ CCUS for sustainable development, making it a valuable resource for environmental researchers, energy professionals, and policymakers working toward a low-carbon economy.

Jaswal, Anshuman / Mukherjee, Debjani et al. (eds.), Green Futures: Navigating the Path to Environmental Resilience. (Approaches to Global Sustainability, Markets, and Governance) 662 pp. 2025:4 (Springer, GW) <743-366>
ISBN 978-981-9608-42-3 hard ¥51,058.- (税込) EUR 219.99

This book presents a comprehensive examination of the complex journey toward achieving environmental resilience in the twenty-first century. It brings together leading voices from various fields to showcase the challenges and promising solutions in sustainability and green futures. Organized into thematic divisions, each chapter presents a different facet of environmental resilience, offering incisive analysis, creative techniques, and case studies from around the globe. The book explores the complex intersections of environmental, social, and economic elements, including climate change mitigation and adaptation, sustainable urban development, biodiversity conservation, and renewable energy technology. Contributions from distinguished scholars, policymakers, activists, and practitioners encourage interdisciplinary discourse and collaboration to address urgent environmental challenges. The book inspires readers to envision and actively contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future through rigorous research, visionary thinking, and practical ideas. Combining intellectual rigor with approachable prose, this book serves as an invaluable resource for students, scholars, policymakers, and anyone committed to creating a greener and more resilient society. It provides vital information and inspiration for navigating the path toward environmental resilience, whether dealing with the complexity of climate change, seeking innovative solutions for sustainable development, or advocating for environmental justice.

Kox, Thomas / Ullrich, Andre / Zech, Herbert (Hrsg.), Uncertain Journeys into Digital Futures: Inter- and Transdisciplinary Research for Mitigating Wicked Societal and Environmental Problems. (Normsetzung und Entscheidungsverfahren - Schriftenreihe des Weizenbaum-Instituts fuer normative Wissenschaften 1) 387 S. 2025:2 (Nomos, GW) <743-489>
ISBN 978-3-7560-0150-7 paper ¥28,780.- (税込) EUR 124.00

The Weizenbaum Institute organised its sixth Annual Conference on the topic of “Uncertain journeys into digital futures” in Berlin in June 2024. The conference focused on the challenge of the digital transformation and the socio-ecological transformation of society which are closely interlinked and crucial for prospering futures of humanity. Challenges include the protection of people, democratic institutions and the environment, as well as enabling participation in shaping changes and an inclusive and fair life. Relevant topics for addressing these challenges are smart cities and urban transformation, digital technologies for sustainability, social justice, governance and citizen participation as well as ideas and visions of the future.

気候変動、不平等、多国籍企業へのグローバルな視点
Bento, Joao / Torres, Miguel (eds.), Global Perspectives on Climate Change, Inequality, and Multinational Corporations. (CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance) 349 pp. 2025:4 (Springer, GW) <743-279>
ISBN 978-3-031-80796-1 hard ¥32,490.- (税込) EUR 139.99

Comprising a collection of selected research papers, this book discusses the challenges related to climate change mitigation and adaptation. It adds valuable insights into the link between climate change, global inequality, and multinational corporations. Bringing together an international range of prominent authors, this book interests academics, students, and practitioners. It serves as a valuable guide for policymakers in environmental sustainability. This book encourages researchers to think more broadly about the implications of multinational corporations concerning global inequality and climate change. It deepens understanding of how foreign direct investments can contribute to a more sustainable future and overcome environmental challenges.

EUのエネルギー地政学
Proedrou, Filippos, EU Energy Geopolitics: Strategic Premiums, Challenges, and Dilemmas in the Global Energy Transition Era. (Environmental Politics and Theory) 139 pp. 2025:1 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <743-285>
ISBN 978-3-031-81583-6 hard ¥9,280.- (税込) EUR 39.99

The global energy transition will be a game-changer for global politics. The field of energy geopolitics hence is changing fast, providing challenges, opportunities and variable outcomes for states across the world. The academic scholarship on the geopolitics of renewables has expanded exponentially over the last decade focusing on winners vs losers, conflict vs cooperation and establishing initial expectations and general propositions regarding the outcomes of the global energy transition. Cases studies, however, have been far and few, and appear in book chapters or, more rarely, journal articles. Overall, there is a dearth of academic monographs examining in depth how specific actors in the global system approach new energy geopolitics, how they are impacted by the global energy transition, and how this links with their grand strategy. This short monograph aims to fill this gap by offering an up-to-date case study of EU energy geopolitics. Grounded upon the sub-field of energy geopolitics, it produces a conceptual framework linking the global energy transition with EU grand strategy to assess how it impacts EU's position in the global system, as well as the strategic gains, trade-offs and risks implicated. The book takes as its starting point and reviews systematically the main assumptions of the geopolitics of the global energy transition literature and the EU energy and climate policy that drives and shapes the EU energy transition. It subsequently focuses its attention on the impact of the EU energy transition on EU energy security, economic competitiveness and foreign policy/ power position and the potential it generates for more conflict or cooperation. The discussion is anchored in the different forms of power the EU operationalizes and showcases the strengths, limits and antinomies of the EU power toolbox in EU energy geopolitics. The originality, significance and contribution of this monograph lies in the cross-fertilization of fossil divestment and clean energy geopolitics, energy and climate policy, energy transition and EU as a power scholarship, with an eye to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date account of new EU energy geopolitics. In all, this monograph dissects the prospects and geopolitical implications of the new energy geopolitics, and the foreign policy ramifications engendered by the global energy transition. This book is aimed at academics and students in the areas of International Relations, International Political Economy, European Studies, Geopolitics, and Energy Politics. It aspires, moreover, to become a reference point for the scholarship in the field of energy (geo)politics. Moreover, it will be of value to think-tanks and policy-makers working in the fields of foreign, energy and climate policy.

R.ジュソーム、坂本清彦他編　日本における持続可能な農業食品制度と弾力的な農村コミュニティの構築
Jussaume, Raymond / Tanaka, Keiko / Sakamoto, Kiyohiko (eds.), Building Sustainable Agrifood Systems and Resilient Rural Communities in Japan. (Environment and Society) 266 pp. 2025:2 (Lexington Books, US) <743-288>
ISBN 978-1-6669-6596-4 hard ¥24,667.- (税込) US$ 115.00 *

Building Sustainable Agrifood Systems and Resilient Rural Communities in Japan explores the challenges Japan has been facing as a post-industrialized society. Through case studies across rural Japan, this book shows how these challenges are being addressed in terms of reorganizing agriculture, food systems, and rural livelihoods. Although the contexts surrounding rural areas in Japan are different from elsewhere in the world, this volume provides possible lessons on sustainability and adaptation.

Jones, Barbara, Un-Natural Discourse in the Age of Anthropogenic Landscapes: How We Imagine Wildlife. 232 pp. 2025:2 (Lexington Books, US) <743-1106>
ISBN 978-1-6669-1480-1 hard ¥23,595.- (税込) US$ 110.00