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Earth Hour
annual environmental event
climate justice
term linking the climate crisis with environmental and social justice
effects of climate change
describes the effects created by human caused climate change
climate change denial
denial, dismissal, or unwarranted doubt about the scientific consensus on the rate and extent of global warming
climate change adaptation
process of adjustment to actual or expected climate change and its effects, seeking to moderate or avoid harm or exploit beneficial opportunities
human rights and climate change
framework for addressing climate change
climate emergency declaration
emergency proclaimed due to climate change
climate change and gender
overview of the uneven impacts of climate change on different genders
climate movement
social movement for climate action
Net-zero emissions
level of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions
Climate change and children
Study of the effects of climate change on children. Climate change will fundamentally alter Earth’s climate system in many ways that threaten children’s physical and mental wellbeing.
eco-emotions
Eco-anxiety (short for ecological anxiety), also known as eco-distress or climate anxiety, is a challenging emotional response to climate change and other environmental issues. Extensive studies have been done on ecological anxiety since 2007, and various definitions remain in use. The condition is not a medical diagnosis and is regarded as a rational response to the reality of climate change; however, severe instances can have a mental health impact if left without alleviation. There is also evidence that eco-anxiety is caused by the way researchers frame their research and their narratives o
effects of climate change on human health
how climate change effects human health
climate change vulnerability
The propensity or predisposition to be adversely affected by climate change. It can apply to humans but also to natural systems (ecosystems).
individual action against climate change
what everyone can do to limit climate change
climate change education
education that aims to address and develop effective responses to climate change
public opinion on climate change
aspect of worldwide public opinion
Climate change and poverty
Correlation of disproportionate impacts of climate on impoverished people
climate action
acting in the global warming issue
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development
organization
historical climatology
scientific study of the climate throughout history
Climate change and infectious diseases
overview of the relationship between climate change and infectious diseases
Climate Change Denial: Heads in the Sand
Book about climate change denial
Julia K. Steinberger
professor of ecological economics
climate psychology
field of psychology about the psychological processes that occur in response to climate change and its resultant effects
ecological grief
psychological response to loss caused by environmental destruction or climate change
women in climate change
climate change activists
psychological impact of climate change
aspect of climate change and society
Climate of Nigeria
overview of the climatic conditions in Nigeria
Youth Climate Movement
organization
media coverage of climate change
media coverage topic
Climate change and indigenous persons
climate risk management
a generic term referring to a large and growing body of work, bridging the climate change adaptation, disaster management and development sectors
International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control
journal
Carbon literacy
type of skill
World Wide Views on Global Warming
effects of climate change on mental health
psychological consequences arising from environmental changes, extreme weather events, and related stressors, influencing individuals and communities
Action for climate empowerment
Article 6 of the Convention's original text (1992), focusing on six priority areas: education, training, public awareness, public participation, public access to information, and international cooperation on these issue
Climate Vulnerability Monitor
which attempts to demonstrate how each country is vulnerable to climate change
Scientists for Future
environmental initiative founded by a group of scientists in 2019
Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change
museum in Hong Kong