ABSTRACT
Climate justice is a term used to describe a growing social movement and a transformative approach to climate action that centers equity and justice. Climate justice acknowledges the extremely uneven and inequitable impacts of climate change; it emphasizes the injustice that those who are contributing the most to worsening climate instability are among the least vulnerable and they are powerful actors resisting change (see Household Income Versus Carbon Footprint). The people, communities, and households who are suffering the most from climate disruptions are contributing the least and are often already marginalized (see Carbon Inequality). A climate justice approach to climate action, climate policy (see Co-Benefits of Climate Policy), and sustainable consumption goes beyond the mainstream technological emphasis on decarbonization and the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It prioritizes social, economic, and institutional innovations that advance societal transformation toward greater economic justice, global solidarity, and an inclusive vision of a hopeful future for all.
