Climate Change and Historical Injustice: What’s the Link?
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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.