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The just transition looks different for small islands – their voices must be heard
Kristin Qui, Carlon Mendoza
The concept of a just transition is gaining momentum, yet it’s too often viewed through a developed country lens in international climate talks and discussions often ignore the links to climate justice. The unique concerns of small islands must be heard to ensure the just transition works for all.
Can higher ambition in developed countries create ‘carbon space’ for others?
Gaurav Ganti, Dr Carl-Friedrich Schleussner
What does a 'fair share' of global emissions look like for Africa and South Asia? Both regions have low historical emissions and a strong claim to the remaining carbon space.
The IPCC has highlighted the Caribbean’s vulnerability to climate change: what does this mean for climate justice?
Rueanna Haynes
Climate change is an inherently unjust phenomenon. Its impacts often disproportionately affect the most socioeconomically vulnerable parts of the world, even though these regions contribute the least to global emissions. The Caribbean, my home, is one of them.
Climate change and small islands: more scientific evidence of high risks
Dr Adelle Thomas, Dr Rosanne Martyr
Small island developing states (SIDS) have long been recognised as being particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. In a recently published article our researchers added further scientific evidence that island states are particularly at risk, and face unique challenges in addressing impacts.
Black Lives Matter: the link between climate change and racial justice
Rueanna Haynes, Dr Adelle Thomas
In any crisis it is the poorest and most vulnerable that suffer the greatest impacts. What does Black Lives Matter have to do with climate change? Everything – Adelle Thomas and Rueanna Haynes outline the linkages between environmental justice and racial justice.
Coronavirus underscores small islands' climate vulnerability
Dr Adelle Thomas
The coronavirus pandemic is a new setback for island states already suffering from climate change and storms such as Cyclone Harold and Hurricane Dorian. They are also preparing for the next season… What are the implications for the efficacy of coronavirus measures as well as for the economic resources available to respond to the pandemic?