The book contains studies on environmental economics, climate change, deforestation, pollution, global warming and sustainable development and their impacts on different sectors of the economy, their relevance and challenges in India under the changing scenario of the world. The book brings a unique ringside perspective to the current issues of global climate change and sustainable economic development.

The thirty-nine papers included in this book are contributed by economist, academicians and scholars at different stages of their working career and belonging to different universities, colleges and policy institutes.

The book is expected to be of special interest to those who are keen to know the current changes and challenges in climate change, environment and economic development, academicians, researchers and the general readers. It would also be useful to the policy-makers for understanding the local and global requirements and effective implementation of changes in the theme.