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

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2025) | Viewed by 8410

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Chih-Chun Kung

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Institute of Interdisciplinary Research, Shandong University, Jinan, China
Interests: climate change; renewable energy development; green finance
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Dr. Chengcheng Fei

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Department of Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
Interests: climate change; water management; enviroment economics

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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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The Medium-Term Psychosocial Impact of the 2021 Floods in Belgium: A Survey-Based Study
by Nele De Maeyer, Nidhi Nagabhatla, Olivia Marie Toles, Dilek Güneş Reubens and Charlotte Scheerens
Climate 2025, 13(3), 61; https://doi.org/10.3390/cli13030061 - 17 Mar 2025
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Background: This study investigates the medium-term psychosocial impacts of the 2021 floods in Belgium, which caused fatalities and considerable infrastructural damage. Given similar events’ significant impacts on psychosocial well-being, this study seeks to answer three questions: whether there are medium-term (two years and [...] Read more.
Background: This study investigates the medium-term psychosocial impacts of the 2021 floods in Belgium, which caused fatalities and considerable infrastructural damage. Given similar events’ significant impacts on psychosocial well-being, this study seeks to answer three questions: whether there are medium-term (two years and further) effects on residents’ psychosocial well-being, whether demographic variables influence these effects, and how flood exposure impacts psychosocial well-being. Methods: We collected data in affected municipalities through an online survey, assessing demographic variables (e.g., age, gender, education, SES), flood exposure (e.g., being physically hurt, being faced with financial difficulties), and psychosocial well-being, employing two validated instruments for quantitative evaluation: the RAND-36 and the Traumatic Exposure Severity Scale (TESS). Results: The sample included 114 participants, with 54% reporting a deterioration in their psychosocial well-being after the floods. Additionally, over 50% mentioned the psychosocial impact of the floods. SES was the only significant demographic variable impacting psychosocial well-being, with lower SES linked to higher deterioration. Financial difficulties generated by the floods were the only considerable exposure factor. Furthermore, 22% discussed being unhappy with the organized response measures. Due to the sample size, confounding effects could not be checked. Conclusions: This study found a medium-term effect of the 2021 floods on psychosocial well-being, highlighting the need for policy adaptations focused on post-disaster psychosocial support. With lower SES and financial difficulties as risk factors, one needs to design policies tailored to these vulnerable groups. With climate change expected to increase flood events, context-specific policies are essential to boost resilience. Full article
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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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Warning System for Extreme Weather Events, Awareness Technology for Healthcare, Equitable Delivery, and Resilience (WEATHER) Project: A Mixed Methods Research Study Protocol
by Mary Lynch, Fiona Harris, Michelle Ierna, Ozayr Mahomed, Fiona Henriquez-Mui, Michael Gebreslasie, David Ndzi, Serestina Viriri, Muhammad Zeeshan Shakir, Natalie Dickinson, Caroline Miller, Andrew Hursthouse, Nisha Nadesan-Reddy, Fikile Nkwanyana, Llinos Haf Spencer and Saloshni Naidoo
Climate 2025, 13(8), 170; https://doi.org/10.3390/cli13080170 - 21 Aug 2025
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This study aims to develop, implement, and evaluate an Early Warning System (EWS) to alert communities and government agencies in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, about extreme weather events (EWEs) and related disease outbreaks. The project focuses on eThekwini and Ugu municipalities, using a participatory, [...] Read more.
This study aims to develop, implement, and evaluate an Early Warning System (EWS) to alert communities and government agencies in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, about extreme weather events (EWEs) and related disease outbreaks. The project focuses on eThekwini and Ugu municipalities, using a participatory, co-creation approach with communities and health providers. A systematic review will be undertaken to understand the impact of climate change on disease outbreaks and design an EWS that integrates data from rural and urban healthcare and environmental contexts. It will assess disease burden at primary healthcare clinics, examine health needs and community experiences during EWEs, and evaluate health system resilience. The project will also evaluate the design, development, and performance of the EWS intervention, including its implementation costs. Ethical approval will be sought, and informed consent obtained from participants. Based on the findings, recommendations will be made to the Department of Health to enhance early warning systems and health system resilience in response to EWEs and disease outbreaks. Full article
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