'Natural' disasters and climate justice

MAY 21, 202631 MIN
Philosopher's Zone

'Natural' disasters and climate justice

MAY 21, 202631 MIN

Description

<p>To call the effects of a fire, flood or cyclone these days a 'natural' disaster only tells part of the story, as climate change makes us realise that vulnerability to harm is often the result of factors that actually have little to do with weather events. Land theft, displacement, poverty and the legacies of colonial rule can all multiply climate harms, which means that climate justice is more than simply a matter of sustainable energy development or transitioning to a greener economy.</p>