Nanzan University Institute for Social Ethics Pamphlet Series
Promises and Pitfalls of Global Environmental Treaties
Michael T. Seigel, Yusuke Honda, Mai Fujii
2010

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CONTENTS

• Preface
• Introduction
• I. The Conventions and their Scientific Base
  • 1. Disparity in the Scientific Base of the Conventions
    • a. The UNFCCC and the IPCC
    • b. The CBD
    • c. The CCD
  • 2. Redressing the Imbalance
  • 3. Interrelatedness of Issues
• II. Limitations in the Science/Policy Interface
  • 1. The Problem of Time Lag
  • 2. Overlap Between Policy Making and Scientific Assessment
  • 3. Risk of a Minimalist Approach
  • 4. A Broader Knowledge Base
  • 5. Difficulties Associated with the Consensus Process
• III. Developing Countries and Local Communities
  • 1. Differing Perspectives on Developing Countries
  • 2. Disadvantages in Negotiation and Implementation
  • 3. Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities
• Conclusion
  • 1. The UNFCCC
  • 2. The CBD
  • 3. The CCD