Abstract
Promoting climate justice requires a collaborative effort from all levels of society and a commitment to ensuring that the most vulnerable populations have a voice in decision-making and are given the resources and support they need to adapt to the impacts of climate change. This literature review examines the concept of climate justice and its importance in protecting the human rights of marginalized and vulnerable communities. A systematic review of the relevant literature from 2000 to 2023 was carried out in the Ebsco, Environment Complete, GreenFILE and Sustainability Reference Center databases. Seven articles related to climate change and human rights were analyzed. The results indicated that climate change and climate policies negatively impact the human rights of marginalized and vulnerable peoples and communities, especially Indigenous peoples and communities. There is a need for government, civil society, and international institutions to promote climate justice by making sure that vulnerable populations have a voice in decision-making and are also given the resources and support they need to adapt to the impact of climate change. The importance of adopting a human rights-based approach to climate change adaptation and mitigation was also identified.
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Presentation Type
Theme
Human Impacts and Responsibility
KEYWORDS
Climate Change, Climate Justice, Human Rights, Healthy Environment, Marginalized and Vulnerable
