Climate Justice: A Call for Leadership

Abstract

Abstract

Achieving climate justice has been elusive. Global emissions have continued to rise, extreme weather events continue to occur with greater frequency, and a legally binding climate agreement remains elusive. Often part of the problem is the use of vague terms such as environmental or climate justice without a common definition. This article 1) provides a common definition of climate justice through literature review and use of a survey; and 2) argues that strong leadership from all is required to move climate justice forward. Defining justice is important as it can provide guidance to climate negotiators.