Climate change and water scarcity are emerging as probably the two great challenges of the twenty-first century, with profound social and regional security implications. Binayak Ray brings to bear his considerable experience as bureaucrat, aid official and scholar to address some of the important policy implications of these issues, with specific reference to South Asia and the role of China. ... Read moreThis book should be essential reading for policy makers in the region.
R. J. May, Emeritus Fellow, Australian National University Ray has produced an important review and clarification of the scientific evidence and political climate of the ways in which climate change is affecting the approach to the management of water. Although his focus is on India the evidence he assembles and lessons learned have relevance for other regions. I commend this book as a timely contribution to a debate in which we must all engage.
Patrick Troy, Professor Emeritus, Australian National University Show Less