This comprehensive volume offers a novel approach to understanding climate change dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region by combining theoretical foundations with practical country-specific analyses.
This comprehensive volume offers a novel approach to understanding climate change dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region by combining theoretical foundations with practical country-specific analyses. Beginning with an exploration of climate change and green theory concepts, the book traces the international system's trajectory in addressing environmental challenges before examining diverse national approaches ranging from the European Union to Bhutan and Sri Lanka. The work provides critical insights into the geopolitical climate competition between the United States and China, analyzing how these superpowers are leveraging climate cooperation to strengthen their influence within the Indo-Pacific region. Written for a general audience, the book creates greater awareness of the emerging contours of climate change and the complex contestations surrounding environmental policy in this strategically important region.The volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of international relations, environmental politics, climate policy, and Indo-Pacific studies. It will also appeal to policymakers, environmental advocates, and general readers seeking to understand the intersection of geopolitics and climate action in one of the world's most dynamic regions.
Editorial Introduction
1. Climate Change and Power Politics in the Indo-Pacific
Zhang Tingya and Anmol Mukhia
2. Environmental Politics in International Relations: Theory and Practice
Sebastian N. and Reena Joseph
3. Climate Contestations and Strategic Rivalries in the Indo-Pacific: The
Role of Major Powers
Sriparna Pathak
4. From Institutions to Identities: Neoliberal and Constructivist lens to
climate change in the Indo-Pacific
Akriti Sharma
5. Water Security and Geopolitical Tensions in the Indo-Pacific: Challenges
and Cooperation Mechanisms
Neeraj Singh Manhas, Aline Telle, & Kasim Balarabe
6. Indo-Pacifics Role in Africas Climate and Environmental Sustainability:
Policy Frameworks and Climate Diplomacy
Hagan Sibri
7. Gateway to the Pacific: Americas Strategic Entry into the Indo-Pacific
through the Philippines
K. K. Loung Nathan and Anurag Tripathi
8. Taiwans Climate Diplomacy: An Alternative Route to Global Engagement
Manoj K. Panigrahi
9. ASEANs Geo-Economic and Environmental Standing in the Indo-Pacific
Strategy
Loitongbam Bishwanjit and Nandini Sharma Laipubam
10. Chinas Energy Security in the Indo-Pacific
Rakshith Shetty
11. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy and Its Economic-Environmental
Implications for Northeast India
Md. Farijuddin Khan and Anuradha Oinam
12. Free and Open Indo-Pacific Vision: Integrating QUAD for Indias Strategic
Ambition
Jofin Joy, Lakshmi Karlekar, and Anurag Tripathi
13. Sustainability and Gender-Specific Climate Policies in Bhutan: Lessons
for Indias Northeast
Padam Nepal and Upama Gurung
14. Beyond the Present: Climate Refugees from the Maldives and Their
Strategic Implications for India
Pawan Rai and Dipmala Roka
Anmol Mukhia (Dr.) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of International Relations at the Faculty of International Studies, South Asian University, New Delhi. His research interests include IR in South Asia, China Studies, the Indo-Pacific, Climate Change, and Border issues. His latest publications include Positioning Indias Climate Politics: Individual-Level Analysis (2025), Understanding Human Trafficking in the Eastern Himalaya (2025) and others.
Neeraj Singh Manhas is the Special Advisor for South Asia at the Parley Policy Initiative, Republic of Korea, and a subject matter expert at the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies, Ministry of Defence, India. His research interests include India-China Border Issues, Transboundary Rivers, Water Security, Climate Security, and Defence studies. His recently edited book is Analysing the Current Afghan Context (Routledge, Taylor & Francis, 2023).
Sriparna Pathak (Prof. Dr.) is a Professor of China Studies and founding Director of the Centre for Northeast Asian Studies at O.P. Jindal Global University, India. Her research interests include China's foreign policy, influence operations, India-China relations, and the Quad. Latest publications: Strategic Evolution of QUAD from Ocean Froth to Asian NATO (2026), Reconstructing India's Worldview: A Strategic Realignment (2026) and others.
