Climate Change and Health Equity: Addressing Climate Justice in International Cooperation

• 발행기관: 국제개발협력학회
• 저자명: Rokho Kim
• 간행물 정보: 『국제개발협력연구』제16권 제4호, 7~11쪽, 전체 5쪽
• 주제분류: 사회과학 > 정책학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2024.12.31

국문 초록

Purpose: The editorial explores the intersection of climate change and health equity, emphasizing the need for international cooperation to achieve climate justice. It highlights how vulnerable populations, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), disproportionately bear the health consequences of climate change. Originality: This work bridges gaps in the discourse by linking ethical, financial, and legal responsibilities of wealthier nations to the global climate and health agenda. It introduces the need for a dedicated international instrument under the UNFCCC to integrate health considerations into climate policies and actions. Methodology: The editorial synthesizes evidence from global reports and international frameworks, including the WHO, World Bank, IPCC, and UNFCCC, alongside emerging developments such as the upcoming International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion. Result: Key findings indicate that without robust international support, LMICs and SIDS will remain vulnerable to cascading health risks. Existing financial mechanisms such as the Green Climate Fund (GCF) are insufficient, necessitating reforms to streamline access and increase contributions from wealthy nations. Conclusions and Implication: The editorial calls for urgent global action to address climate justice through enhanced international cooperation, legal accountability, and equitable climate finance. It urges health professionals to advocate for health equity at global forums, positioning health as central to climate adaptation and mitigation strategies. These actions could foster resilient health systems and more just outcomes for vulnerable populations.

목차

Ⅰ. The S cope o f Climate Justice and Health

Ⅱ. Rising Seas and Existential Threats

Ⅲ. Upcoming Advisory Opinion of the ICJ on International Accountability

Ⅳ. Need for a Dedicated International Instrument

Ⅴ. Climate Adaptation as a Pathway to Justice

Ⅵ. International Funding Mechanisms and Climate Justice

Ⅶ. Health Professionals’ Role in Climate Policy

Ⅷ. Conclusion: A Call for Climate Justice in International Cooperation

References

키워드

Climate Change Health Equity Climate Resilience Global Health Climate Justice

참고문헌

• Working group II contribution to the sixth assessment report of the intergovernmental panel on climate change