Introduction

Outcomes

This second unit discusses the ways of addressing climate justice. It is designed to provide a basic knowledge of climate justice issues and how they may be addressed individually and collectively. Addressing climate injustice is vital in creating a more equitable and sustainable future for all.

Upon completion of this unit, you will be able to:

• understand the interconnectedness between climate change and social injustices
• demonstrate cases of climate injustice
• analyse the complexities of climate justice issues globally and locally
• evaluate the ethical, legal, and political dimensions of climate justice
• develop practical strategies and solutions to promote climate justice

Watch

Unit 2:  https://youtu.be/XNRoY6j4sXE

Terminology

Climate justice:   Climate justice is an approach to climate action that focuses on the unequal impacts of climate change on marginalised or otherwise vulnerable populations. Climate justice wants to achieve an equitable distribution of both the burdens of climate change and the efforts to mitigate climate change (Oxfam, 2023).

Climate injustice:  Climate injustice occurs when the impacts of climate change disproportionately affect certain communities or groups, particularly those that are already marginalised or vulnerable.