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Background
Overview
Essential for understanding the equity dimension of climate change, international climate negotiations (UNFCCC, COP), the demands of developing countries, and the challenges in achieving global climate cooperation. It touches upon international relations, environmental policy, and sustainable development.
Climate justice is a concept that frames global warming as an ethical and political issue, arguing that those least responsible for climate change often suffer its worst impacts, demanding equitable solutions and accountability from historical and major emitters. Loss and Damage refers to the unavoidable impacts of climate change that go beyond what can be adapted to, requiring financial compensation for affected nations.