This book spells out, in more detail than usual, what can and should be done to
avert the real risks of disaster. It summons us to an endeavour worthy of the
resources and ingenuity of the twenty-first century - towards bold initiatives
with big costs, and much bigger benefits. It explores the interconnected issues
of climate and development, laying the groundwork for such a new deal. It
presents a challenging agenda, and highlights the needs and perspectives of
developing countries which may be unfamiliar or uncomfortable to readers in
high-income countries. The unfortunate truth is that any large country, or group
of mid-sized countries, can veto any