Climate Change and Historical Injustice: What’s the Link? (Online DIscussion)

Exploring how caste, class, gender, and inequality shape who causes — and who suffers — the most from climate change.

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Why do those who contributed least to climate change suffer its worst effects? Is it just about emissions and carbon — or is there a deeper social story behind environmental collapse?
In this discussion, we examine how long-standing inequalities in caste, class, gender, and access to power have shaped our path to climate disaster — and continue to determine who gets saved, who gets blamed, and who gets left behind.

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About Thinkers Forum:
Thinkers Forum is a community for open, respectful dialogues on complex cultural, political, and ethical issues shaping our world.

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### We’ll explore:

• How did historical caste, class, and gender inequalities contribute to environmental harm?
• Why do marginalized communities suffer disproportionately during climate disasters?
• Is climate change a symptom of deeper structural injustice?
• Are today’s climate policies inclusive — or repeating old patterns of exclusion?
• What role does development, land use, and industrial planning play in this injustice?
• What would a truly just climate response look like?

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### What this is:

This is a 1–1.5 hour online discussion on Google Meet — not a webinar or expert panel, but an interactive dialogue where everyone is encouraged to reflect, share, and think critically together.

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### Who should attend:

• Individuals interested in climate change, justice, and social equity
• Students, activists, and professionals in environmental or development spaces
• People who care about systemic inequality and real-world impact
• Anyone curious about how social and ecological crises are interconnected
• No academic background required — just thoughtful engagement

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### Why attend:

This session offers a space to connect environmental concerns with historical injustices, and reflect on how we can work toward climate solutions that are not just sustainable — but also fair.