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Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in #ClimateChange across the disciplines with WIREs Climate Change: 👩🌾 Adaptation pathways for effective responses to climate change risks (Veruska Muccione, University of Zurich et al.) 🏝️ Traditional knowledge for climate resilience in the Pacific Islands (Patrick D Nunn, University of the Sunshine Coast et al.) 📝 Climate change science is evolving toward adaptation and mitigation solutions (Danial Khojasteh, UNSW Sydney et al.) 🚻 Greener through gender: What climate mainstreaming can learn from gender mainstreaming (Steven Lam, University of Guelph et al.) 🤝 Green New Deals in comparative perspective (Fergus G., UCL) 🌎 Climate change and migration: A review and new framework for analysis (Gabrielle Daoust, UNBC - University of Northern British Columbia et al.) 📑 How does science and technology studies contribute to climate mitigation research? Advanced review of infrastructure as a concept and method (Antti Silvast, LUT University et al.) Check out the latest issue of WIREs Climate Change at https://lnkd.in/dWh6f-sQ. #rmetsjournals #sciencecommunication #openaccess Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

I am thrilled to have completed my MA module in Climate Justice, Social Differentiation and Mobility offered by Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Hargeisa in partnership with Rift Valley Institute , Open Society University Network and Black Mountains College UK. This module has been one of exploring the complex intersections among climate change, social inequality, and mobility, with an explicit ecological emphasis on indigenous knowledge and the decolonizing of climate discourse. It has taken me to a deeper understanding of how climate challenges affect already-marginalized communities and their adaptive strategies. I am quite excited to apply such knowledge to make useful contributions in climate justice work for an equitable and sustainable future! #ClimateJustice #IndigenousKnowledge #Sustainability #SocialEquity #ClimateChange

🌍 Embarking on My Journey in Climate Actions 🌍 I am thrilled to share that I have successfully completed the course "An Introduction to Climate Change and Human Rights" from the United Nations Climate Change UN CC:Learn . I recently rediscovered my certificate while browsing through my Google Drive, and it brought back memories of how this course marked the beginning of my journey in climate actions back in 2022. The course was an eye-opener, providing in-depth insights into the intersection of human rights and climate change. As UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in February 2020, “The climate crisis is the biggest threat to our survival as a species and is already threatening human rights around the world.” The course highlighted how climate change disproportionately affects the world's most disadvantaged communities, emphasizing the need for a human rights-based approach to climate action. I learned about the international community's human rights obligations to take ambitious actions to mitigate emissions, support adaptation, and address the loss and damage associated with climate change impacts. The course underscored the importance of rights-based, participatory climate action, leading to more sustainable and effective outcomes. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in understanding the intricate relationship between climate change and human rights. It will equip you with the tools to better understand, discuss, and act on these critical issues. Let's continue to educate ourselves and take action to protect our planet and the rights of those most vulnerable to climate change. #ClimateAction #HumanRights #Sustainability #ClimateChange #Education #UNCCLearn

Last night, I had the privilege of attending a compelling presentation at the University of Sydney: "Climate Justice: Loss and Damage Keynote and Q&A," led by Surya Deva, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development. Professor Deva’s Climate Justice: Loss and Damage report, presented just days ago at the UN General Assembly, was a powerful call to reframe climate justice beyond the familiar focus on mitigation and adaptation. His vision urges us towards economic transformation and restoration. Professor Deva's case for action is robust and undeniable. Yet, I left with one question: how can those committed to sustainability and climate justic ignite the broader public imagination to inspire the widespread engagement this transformation requires? To make this a movement for everyone, we must look across disciplines and contexts to find new ways to connect and communicate. This journey ahead demands creativity, collaboration, and commitment. Here is the full report: https://lnkd.in/gP-Z2qTd

🤔 A groundbreaking global study from the University of Nottingham reveals a surprising gap in understanding the term #climatejustice, even among those living in the most affected regions. While many are aware of the social, historical, and economic inequalities exacerbated by the #climatecrisis, they still lack familiarity with this crucial concept. 🌍 The research surveyed over 5,600 adults across 11 countries, finding that two-thirds had never heard of climate justice. Yet there’s a silver lining: a strong majority (78%) recognizes that poorer communities bear the brunt of #climatechange impacts and believe those from the hardest-hit areas should have a greater voice in decision-making. #EJFriday

Excited to announce that I have co-authored a chapter in the 31st Youth Knowledge Book by the European Commission and the Council of Europe, titled *Youth and Democracy in the Climate Crisis*. Chapter 4, *Youth at International Climate Negotiations: Profiles, Motivation, and Impact*, was written in collaboration with PhD Yi hyun Kang and PhD Amandine Orsini from Universit�� catholique de Louvain, Belgium. This chapter explores the pivotal role that youth play in international climate negotiations, challenges for and in participation, highlighting their passion, innovation, and determination to influence global climate policy. Enviro X EG for Development and solutions Now more than ever, we need to amplify the voices of young people to drive ambitious climate action and ensure their participation in shaping a sustainable future. #ClimateAction #YouthParticipation #Sustainability #InternationalPolicy #EnviroX #YouthEmpowerment #ClimateNegotiations #SDGs

Being part of the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice Cohort IV (NSSCJ IV), spearheaded by Pan African Climate Justice Alliance PACJA and partners has been nothing short of profound.🌍✊ This platform provided a variety of interactions, mentorship opportunities, and networking connections, forging equitable and inclusive routes towards a low-carbon, climate-resilient future. As a climate change scientist, this opportunity is crucial for advancing my research on sustainable solutions and understanding the broader impacts of climate justice. Engaging with diverse perspectives will enhance my work in developing innovative strategies to combat climate change. Climate change is not just an environmental issue; it is everyone's responsibility. We must all act now to protect our planet for future generations. #ClimateJustice #NSSCJ #SustainableFuture #ClimateAction #PACJA #ClimateScience #YouthLeadership #EnvironmentalResearch #GlobalChange

🥳I'm thrilled to announce that I’ve successfully completed the Introduction to Climate change 🌦 and Human Rights👩⚖️ course offered by the United Nations Climate Change Paris Committee on Capacity Building 🍃 This course has equipped me with a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between climate change and human rights, and has inspired me to contribute to sustainable solutions. I'm excited to apply this knowledge to my work and advocate for a just and equitable transition to a low-carbon future.🌍👣 #ClimateChange #HumanRights #UN #SustainableFuture #ClimateAction"

Mr. António Guterres Secretary-General United Nations 405 East, 42nd Street New York, NY, 10017 United States of America - USA Urgent Need to Take Decisive Action for Climate Change Dear Mr. Guterres, Friends of the Earth Sierra Leone (FoE-SL) is making an official appeal to your respectable office to engage and insist that member governments of the United Nations take urgent action for Climate Change. In collaboration with the 195in365 Global Youth Initiative, we are calling on the United Nations and member governments to assist the youth of this world with the following: Bringing awareness to the global challenges we face together. Highlighting member states’ environmental and social challenges. Highlighting the essential need for educating the populations on Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resilience to our changing planet. Highlighting the critical need for climate science to be a mandatory part of primary and secondary school curriculums. Facilitating and assisting in the formation of a global volunteer.

An international study involving people from 11 countries has shown that most people, including those in areas most affected by #climatechange, don't understand the term "#climatejustice." However, they do recognise the social, historical, and economic injustices that characterise the #climatecrisis. The findings could help shape more effective communications and advocacy. Researchers from the Univeristy of Nottingham's School of Psychology led a study that surveyed 5,627 adults in 11 countries (#Australia, #Brazil, #Germany, #India, #Japan, #Netherlands, #Nigeria, #Philippines, #UnitedArabEmirates, #UnitedKingdom, and #UnitedStates) to assess familiarity with the concept of climate justice. This is the first study to examine public understanding of climate change outside of #Europe and #NorthAmerica. The research has been published in Nature Climate Change. The findings demonstrate that basic recognition of the social, historical, and economic injustices that characterise the climate crisis is common around the world, even if people do not consciously connect this understanding with the concept of climate justice. The researchers found that two-thirds of people in these countries had never heard of climate justice. The majority of people surveyed were supportive of climate justice-related beliefs, including the notions that poorer people suffer worse impacts from climate change (78% agreement), people from the worst-affected communities should have more of a say in decisions concerning climate change (78%), and that capitalism and colonialism are underpinning elements of the climate crisis (70%). Endorsement of these climate justice-related beliefs was also positively associated with engagement in climate actions and support for just climate policies. Climate justice broadly encompasses recognition that (1) climate change impacts are unequally felt across society; (2) the worst affected groups often have the least say in the selection and implementation of societal responses to climate change, and (3) climate change-related policymaking processes often fail to recognise the legitimate interests of politically voiceless communities, consequently contributing to further disenfranchisement of marginalised groups. It is a framework that enables those involved in policymaking to identify and tackle the multiple different ways in which the climate crisis intersects with longstanding patterns of social injustice.