Human-induced climate change is one of the most serious and important issues that demands
urgent attention at the global level; it poses threats not only to human well-being and complex
ecosystems but also to countries’ food security and the pursuit of global sustainability. There is
substantial evidence that the global climate has changed significantly when compared to pre-
industrial levels, with negative impacts on ecosystems, human well-being, and living organisms.
In this edited volume, we aim to address such critical topics as sustainable development and
liberal democracies and their interrelation. Countries that embrace the principles of liberal
Democracy also emphasize the sustainable pathway: France, Germany, Great Britain, Japan, New
Zealand, Norway, USA, and many others. This book presents a regional approach, discussing
sustainable development, climate change, and the role of liberal democracies and how liberal
democratic systems or principles relate or impact sustainability efforts. Achieving sustainability
is a global problem that necessitates the cooperation of numerous countries. The book will
discuss the Paris Agreement as an important step toward realizing a sustainable future. This
edited volume will also explore the challenges and opportunities that most liberal democracies
have when addressing and promoting sustainable development. It will adopt a comparative
approach, examining the sustainable pathway in different countries. Liberal democracies must
balance various aspects, including environmental protection, economic development, and
individual rights. Achieving a sustainable equilibrium is one of the ultimate goals liberal
Democracies should prioritize. The ongoing sustainable revolution of the renewable energy sector
requires investment in clean energy technology & innovations. The energy consumption
reduction and cutting of GHGs are those leading ways that could contribute to the objectives and
targets set by the IPCC. The GHGs cutting through the advancement of climate change policy
can be seen as a valuable component of the broader sustainability movement. China, for
example, will continue investing in renewable energy, as well as the United States will continue
the national sustainable development pathway. Liberal democracies provide a favorable
environment for addressing sustainability challenges through accountability, public engagement,
and long-term planning; the actual implementation of sustainable policies and practices depends
on the priorities and actions of the specific democratic institutions and leadership. Please send
your abstracts and CV to the co-editors: Professor Cynthia Boyer cynthia.boyer@univ-jfc.fr and/or Dr. Elena Shabliy eshabliy@g.harvard.edu by October 27th, 2023.

Topics include but not limited to:

• Liberal Democracies
• Sustainable Development
• Climate Change
• Global Development
• Internationalism
• Clean Energy Technology and Development
• Global Environmental Protection
• Democratic Institutions and Leadership