Social Work and Climate Justice: International Perspectives

Climate justice is an urgent global challenge with long-term implications for poverty reduction, livelihoods, community well-being, and sustainable development. This book provides a comprehensive overview of knowledge and policy directions in this less debated area, offering global and cross-country perspectives through case studies from India, Nepal, Ukraine, South Africa, and the USA. It is essential reading for scholars, students, social work professionals, and those working in sustainability and community development.

Format: Hardback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 28 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Climate justice is a pressing and fundamental global challenge with far-reaching consequences for poverty reduction, livelihoods, community well-being, and sustainable development. This comprehensive book offers a thorough exploration of both established and emerging knowledge and policy frameworks in this relatively under-discussed field within environmental social work. Through a series of case studies from India, Nepal, Ukraine, South Africa, and the USA, the chapters provide valuable insights, evidence, and strategies to enhance the resilience of vulnerable communities, grounded in the principles of climate justice. This book is essential reading for scholars, students, social work professionals, and individuals engaged in sustainability and community development. It sheds light on the urgent need for action and provides valuable tools for addressing the challenges posed by climate change and promoting equitable outcomes for all.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032060279