Environmental Technologies, Intellectual Property and Climate Change Accessing, Obtaining and Protecting

Many disciplines are relevant to combating climate change. This challenging book draws together legal, regulatory, geographic, industrial and professional perspectives and explores the role of technologies in addressing climate change through mitigation, adaptation and information gathering. It explores some key issues. Is intellectual property part of the solution, an obstacle to change or peripheral? Are there more important questions? Do they receive the attention they deserve? and from whom? This innovative book will play an important role in stimulating holistic discussion and action on an issue of key importance to society.