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Climate change is fundamentally a social issue before being an environmental one because its impacts disproportionately affect the most vulnerable populations. Communities in developing nations, often least responsible for greenhouse gas emissions, bear the brunt of climate-related disasters such as droughts, floods, and food shortages. These events exacerbate poverty, displace families, and deepen inequalities.
Moreover, access to solutions like clean energy or sustainable technology is uneven, highlighting the socioeconomic disparities that climate change magnifies. Addressing this crisis requires social innovation, equitable policies, and global collaboration to ensure that marginalized groups receive the support they need to adapt and thrive.
Recognizing climate change as a social issue first helps prioritize the human dimension of the crisis, fostering inclusive and just responses that leave no one behind. After all, protecting the planet is inextricably tied to ensuring the well-being and dignity of its people.