Rethinking climate change: a theoretical perspective on global environmental transformation
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64171/JAES.1.2.97-102Keywords:
Climate change, Environmental transformation, Sustainability, Climate justice, Political economy, Global inequality, Development theoryAbstract
In contrast to being solely a scientific or ecological issue, this research rethinks climate change as a broad process of global environmental transformation. It contends that a variety of theoretical stances that link the environment, society, economy, and politics are necessary to comprehend climate change. The study looks at how global inequality, governance structures, and development patterns are all altered by climate change. Additionally, it examines the ethical aspects of sustainability, justice, and accountability, demonstrating how climate change poses grave moral concerns regarding equity between countries and generations. The study also examines the role of political economy and power structures, emphasizing how dominant interests and economic systems affect climate policies and frequently impede effective action. The study goes on to address the significance of knowledge and discourse, elucidating how narratives, beliefs, and communication practices, in addition to scientific facts, influence climate change. The paper provides a thorough theoretical framework for comprehending climate change as a complicated and interrelated global issue by combining these many viewpoints. It highlights that combating climate change necessitates more than just technology fixes; it also calls for significant structural adjustments, moral consciousness, and inclusive development strategies. In order to create transformative futures that are both socially just and environmentally sustainable, the paper suggests that rethinking development and sustainability is crucial. This integrated approach contributes to a better understanding of the problems caused by climate change and lays the groundwork for future responses that are more equitable and successful.
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