Through insightful analyses of the systems, structures, paradigms, values, hopes and beliefs that underlie the ways in which we define and shape human security in a world of global change, the authors lead us to recognize our potential to deliberately drive processes of transformation towards equitable, sustainable societies. Herein lies the truly creative, essential response of the social sciences to some of the most urgent global environmental challenges and questions of our time.

Heide Hackmann, Executive Director, International Social Science Council, France

Dramatic changes require radical moves towards a sustainable and peaceful future with a human face, gender equity and environmental security. This important volume combines innovative thinking by leading environmental experts on the linkages between environmental change and human security, focusing on transformative approaches to research, policy and action. This book addresses issues of global responsibility, uncertainty, bottom up approaches to resilience, adaptation, community and gender empowerment.

Ursula Oswald Spring, National University of Mexico, Regional Multidisciplinary Research Centre, Mexico

Diverse social processes combine with global environmental change to affect human security. Inherent perceptions, beliefs, and attitudes often constrain our ability to proactively manage such changes. This well-organized, highly informative and engaging book is a balanced and sobering expose of capabilities needed to effect transformative changes essential for sustained human well-being in a fast changing environment; indeed a must-read for all thoughtful people.

Hassan Virji, Executive Director, START, USA