Climate change represents one of the most significant environmental, economic, and societal challenges of the twenty-first century. Its consequences extend across ecosystems, natural resources, human health, agriculture, biodiversity, and global economic systems. Understanding the scientific foundations, emerging impacts, and potential solutions is essential for building a sustainable and climate-resilient future.

Climate Change: Challenges and Future Perspectives present a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of contemporary climate change research. The book examines the fundamental causes of climate change, including natural climatic variability and anthropogenic influences, while highlighting the complex interactions between oceanic and atmospheric systems. It explores the impacts of changing climatic conditions on flora, fauna, glaciers, ice sheets, sea levels, water availability, biodiversity, agriculture, and food security.

Beyond environmental impacts, the book investigates the economic dimensions of climate change, including financial risks, adaptation costs, sustainable development, and the implications for vulnerable communities. Particular attention is given to carbon emission reduction technologies, carbon sequestration, renewable energy, life-cycle assessment, and the Clean Development Mechanism as important approaches to climate mitigation.

The book also highlights the importance of climate governance, international cooperation, institutional frameworks, and policy interventions in addressing global environmental challenges. Selected case studies from different geographical and socioeconomic contexts provide practical insights into climate vulnerability, adaptation strategies, and resilience-building initiatives.

Bringing together scientific research, technological innovation, environmental management, economic perspectives, and policy considerations, this volume offers valuable knowledge for understanding the multifaceted nature of climate change. The book will be a valuable resource for researchers, academicians, postgraduate students, environmental professionals, policymakers, and sustainability practitioners. It aims to strengthen scientific understanding, encourage interdisciplinary research, and promote informed decision-making towards climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and a low-carbon future.

Dr. Ashish Vilas Mane is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Science at Fergusson College (Autonomous), Pune, India, with 20 years of teaching and research experience. He holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Environmental Science, along with qualifications in management, business law, philosophy, economics, political science, sociology, history and education. His research interests encompass climate change, Net Zero, environmental sustainability, life-cycle assessment (LCA), environmental impact assessment (EIA), ESG, circular economy, industrial sustainability, pollution control, water and wastewater treatment, and environmental governance. He increasingly integrates artificial intelligence, machine learning, the Internet of Things (IoT), GIS, and data analytics into environmental research and technological innovation.

Dr. Ashish has published more than 45 research papers and guided over 125 undergraduate and postgraduate research projects. He has supervised Ph.D. research, undertaken funded research projects, authored books and book chapters, and contributed to environmental innovation through Indian and UK design registrations. His academic activities include teaching, curriculum development, research mentoring, consultancy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. His professional mission is to translate scientific research into practical environmental solutions, promote sustainable development, and foster innovation through education and research. He is particularly committed to advancing climate resilience, resource efficiency, and environmentally responsible technologies for industry and society.