One of the most significant theoretical and operational changes in our response to climate change may be the emerging and co-evolving lens of social and environmental justice (EJ). [...] Dan Kammen – ERG 160 - Climate Justice – Spring 2021 – University of California, Berkeley Weekly Assignments Week 1: Overview of the climate–justice emergency An exploration of the intersection of climate change and social justice through the diverse lenses of global pandemics, disparate interest groups, and differentially impacted communities, institutions, and minority groups worldwide. [...] An IPCC Special Report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways, in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate poverty [Masson-Delmotte, V., P. [...] doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0017571 Week 3: Theories of justice What are our theoretical tools and frames of understanding for how rights, distributive justice, and both impacts and responsibilities vary in the face of systemic environmental [climate] change? An intellectual dialog between Amartya Sen and John Rawls on the theory of justice and fairness. [...] Units of analysis focused on individuals and households often prioritize the affluent and entitled, whereas theories of community engagement often highlight the needs and risks to the poorest and most marginalized segments of society.
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