Climate Change Responses and Mitigation at Technical, Economic, and Social Interfaces

A special issue of Climate (ISSN 2225-1154).

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Dear Colleagues,

A worldwide issue, climate change necessitates integrated responses with technical, economic, and social components. However, the current and near-term effects of climate change on social systems are poorly understood. Closing that knowledge gap is essential to creating mitigation and adaptation plans that work at the technical and policy levels. We can investigate how financial policies, social practices, and technological developments might be combined to produce more equitable and effective climate results. The aim of this Special Issue is to close the knowledge gap across these fields and promote a deeper comprehension of the intricate relationships that influence mitigation and response strategies to climate change. 

We invite submissions that address the following topics:

  • The impact of new trends (technologies, wellbeing, circular economy, etc.) on climate change.
  • Climate change adaptation/mitigation and energy economy transitions.
  • Advanced economic models capturing the interactions of climate–economy–technology–human beings.
  • Empirical evaluation of climate and human society.
  • GHG emission reduction strategies.
  • Climate change data analytics for sustainable policies.
  • Risk management, resilience, and sustainable development.
  • Decision–making and decision–support systems for human society. 

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Chih-Chun Kung
Dr. Chengcheng Fei
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Keywords

  • climate change
  • climate change adaptation
  • climate change mitigation
  • climate change policy
  • wellbeing
  • econometrics

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Rethinking Climate Justice: Insights from Environmental Sociology
by Md Saidul Islam
Climate 2024, 12(12), 203; https://doi.org/10.3390/cli12120203 - 2 Dec 2024
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This paper reexamines climate justice through the framework of environmental sociology, offering fresh perspectives on the intersection of social and ecological systems in the face of escalating global climate crises. It emphasizes that inequality lies at the heart of global climate politics, often [...] Read more.
This paper reexamines climate justice through the framework of environmental sociology, offering fresh perspectives on the intersection of social and ecological systems in the face of escalating global climate crises. It emphasizes that inequality lies at the heart of global climate politics, often obstructing pathways toward achieving a true climate solution. Drawing from established traditions within environmental sociology—such as the new ecological paradigm, the post-growth society, and the environmental justice paradigm—the paper advocates for profound systemic and structural reforms in political and economic systems to tackle entrenched inequalities. By integrating these frameworks, the paper proposes a comprehensive model of climate justice, encompassing material, procedural, compensatory, and transformative dimensions of justice. This holistic approach not only addresses environmental sustainability but also prioritizes social equity, ensuring that marginalized communities are included in the global response to climate change. The paper thus positions this model as a critical component of broader environmental and social transformation. Full article
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