THE GLOBAL CLIMATE INJUSTICE

Who causes climate changes? ...and who suffers?

Deeksha Harish Kottary

Student ID: S4110286

A Global Imbalance

The top 10 CO₂ emitters produce almost 70% of global emissions,
yet the lowest CO₂ emitters get affected by climate change.

$Greenpeace Article$

Sources: Global Carbon Atlas (2023)

CO2 Emissions Across Countries

Who are leading the global climate change?

Top 20 Most Vulnerable Countries to Climate Change: Are They Ready?

Why do these countries suffer more than the world's largest emitters?

"They contribute the least to climate change, but they suffer the most"

“Is this just a coincidence? Or is it something deeper?”

Let’s compare the economic strength of some high and low emitters!

Economic Strength Among High and Low CO2 Emitters

GDP doesn’t tell the whole story!

Vulnerable countries face greater climate risks not just because of poverty. But also because of:

Lack of infrastructure

Historical emissions

Geographic exposure

Low readiness

Climate Justice: A Call to Action!!!

“Justice demands that those most responsible for climate change help those most affected by it.”

— UN Secretary-General António Guterres

Support loss & damage funds

Invest in Adaptation

Demand accountability from high emission nations

Honor climate finance promises

Sources: UNFCCC, IPCC AR6, UNDP, World Bank Climate Reports

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