"Ivanova's book, by far the most profound and insightful analysis of UNEP, combines the author's research rigor with her heartfelt humanity.”
Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary, UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (2010–2016)
“Many promise but few deliver the kind of solid scholarship with policy pertinence as Ivanova has done for the ideational impact of UNEP, the undervalued 'anchor' in the battle to thwart the existential threat of climate change. Thoughtful, original, and hard-hitting.”
Thomas G. Weiss, Presidential Professor of Political Science, CUNY Graduate Center
“A must-read for scholars, policymakers, activists, and industry—especially those tasked with leading humanity out of the current global environmental crisis.”
Zakri Abdul Hamid, Former Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of Malaysia
"Ivanova's authoritative history of UNEP tells the story of how we have tried, succeeded, and failed to protect the environment. As multiple global crises trace their origins to nature's destruction, this is essential reading."
Rachel Kyte, Dean, The Fletcher School, Tufts University
“Ivanova's in-depth, down-to-earth analysis of the evolution of UNEP provides essential lessons and perspective for enhancing global environmental governance. A genuinely captivating book!”
Ado Lõhmus, Permanent Representative of Estonia to UNEP and Vice-President of the UNEA-5
"Maria Ivanova has produced a fascinating history based on a dozen years of intensive research, nearly 200 interviews, including with all of UNEP's seven executive directors, attendance at all manner of international meetings, and bouncing her ideas with the vibrant environmental governance community of scholars, who form a particularly special breed. By any standards this is grounded research of the highest quality."
Environment: Science and Policy for Sustainable Development
