Preface

Climate change has emerged as one of the most complex and pressing challenges of the twenty-first century, influencing ecological systems, economic structures, social dynamics, and policy frameworks across the globe. Its multifaceted impacts demand interdisciplinary inquiry and collaborative scholarship that integrates perspectives from environmental science, economics, management, technology, social sciences, and public policy. The edited volume “Adapting to a Changing Climate” brings together scholarly contributions that examine climate change through diverse analytical lenses, ranging from digital activism and data mining to sustainable finance, green human resource management, entrepreneurship, agriculture, migration, and waste management. The chapters collectively explore how climate change intersects with economic growth, institutional systems, demographic transitions, consumption behavior, and governance mechanisms, particularly in developing and emerging economies.

Special emphasis has been placed on the Indian and South Asian contexts, while also incorporating global comparisons to highlight shared challenges and localized responses. The contributors employ a blend of theoretical reviews, empirical investigations, policy analyses, and case-based approaches to provide actionable insights for researchers, academicians, policymakers, practitioners, and students. This volume aims to enrich the existing body of knowledge on climate change adaptation and mitigation by offering integrative perspectives that connect sustainability with innovation, management practices, and socio-economic resilience. We sincerely hope that this book will stimulate further research, inform policy debates, and contribute meaningfully to the global discourse on sustainable development and climate-responsive strategies.