An introduction to climate change -- The greenhouse effect -- Greenhouse gases and aerosols -- How will greenhouse gas levels change in the future? -- How will the climate change? -- Has climate change already begun? -- The role of climate models -- The evidence from past climates -- Adapting to climate change impacts -- Agriculture and food security -- Sea levels, oceans and coastal areas -- Biological diversity and ecosystems -- Water resources -- Human health -- Human settlements, energy and industry -- Climatic disasters and extreme events -- The international response to climate change -- The Climate Change Convention -- The Conference of the Parties (COP) -- Sharing and reviewing critical information -- The Kyoto Protocol -- How human actions produce greenhouse gases -- Limiting emissions - the challenge for policymakers -- Crafting cost-effective policies -- New transportation technologies and policies -- New approaches to forestry and agriculture -- Financing action under the Convention -- Global Cooperation on technology -- Data on greenhouse gas emissions and sources.