Unit summary

Climate change exacerbates existing inequalities and vulnerabilities. Therefore, addressing climate justice and social justice is vital in creating a more equitable and sustainable future for all. Climate justice is rooted in recognising that climate change is causing a multitude of detrimental social, economic, health, and other impacts on vulnerable communities that often have contributed the least to the climate crisis. In this lesson, you have learned the following:

• What climate justice is: Climate justice advocates for fair treatment and inclusion of different countries or people in decision-making processes to address climate issues.
• Why climate justice should be promoted: Climate justice matters to compel the global community and those who bear most responsibility for the climate crisis to work with and support those bearing its impacts.
• What climate injustice is: Climate injustice occurs when climate change disproportionately affects certain communities or groups, particularly those already marginalised or vulnerable.
• Strategies for addressing climate justice issues: Numerous strategies are possible for addressing climate justice.