By Stefania Fiorentino, Robert Bowen and Eduardo Oliveira.
Issue 17 delves deep into the pressing topic of climate change and its profound impact on regional inequalities and divisions. This thought-provoking edition unravels the intricate relationship between climate change and social inequalities, shedding light on how environmental shifts exacerbate existing disparities.
🌍 Understanding the Link: We embark on a journey to understand how climate change disproportionately affects marginalized communities and vulnerable individuals, widening the social gap.
📉 Economic Consequences: Explore the economic fallout of climate change on regional development, from job losses to disruptions in global supply chains, and the quest for regional integration.
🏡 Housing Insecurity: Witness the repercussions of climate change as it displaces communities and raises questions about housing security in the face of natural disasters.
🍽️ Food Security: Delve into the impacts of extreme weather events and shifting climate patterns on food security in vulnerable regions.
🏥 Health Disparities: Discover how climate change intensifies health disparities, exposing communities to air pollution, heatwaves, and vector-borne diseases.
🌆 Social Mobility: We examine the consequences of climate change on social mobility, from the displacement of communities to the loss of livelihoods.
🌱 Solutions and Policies: Explore strategies and regional policies that can bridge the social divide, focusing on targeted investments in marginalized communities.
🏛️ Policy and Governance: Delve into the role of policy and governance in addressing these critical issues, emphasizing the need for inclusive and equitable decision-making processes.
In Issue 17, we aim to spark conversations, inspire change, and foster a deeper understanding of how climate change reshapes our world. Join us on this journey to confront the challenges of our time and seek innovative solutions for a more equitable and sustainable future.
Submission deadline: Monday, November 27th
Publication date: First week of December
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