Climate change and inequality nexus

The interlinkages between climate change and inequality need to be understood and addressed here and now. This is a critical aspect This is a critical aspect in the process of strengthening the capacity of countries and people to avoid development reversals from climate hazards. Owing to structural inequalities, loss of life, injury and other health impacts, as well as the damage to and loss of property, infrastructure, livelihoods, service provision and environmental resources caused by climate hazards, are not felt evenly by all people.

Related Subject(s): Environnement et changement climatique