Climate justice explained: beyond emissions and policy. What does climate justice actually mean—and why is it so hard to define? This episode of Green Frequency breaks down climate justice as both a political and ethical challenge, not just an environmental one. Political scientist Dr. Rebecca Marwege explores how climate change reflects global inequalities, from coastal communities in Senegal to post-disaster recovery in New York. The conversation highlights why reducing emissions alone isn’t enough, and how adaptation, access to resources, and decision-making power shape real-world outcomes. Learn why interdisciplinary approaches, bringing together science, policy, and lived experience, are essential, and what can go wrong when they’re ignored. A clear, accessible introduction to climate justice, sustainability, and global climate policy.
Episode Guest: Dr. Rebecca Marwege
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Discover the recently published Climate Justice Now, edited by Dr. Rebecca Marwege, Dr. Nikhar Gaikwad and Dr. Joerg Schaefer
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Hosted by Clark Marchese and Allison Thompson
Audio Editing by Clark Marchese, Video Editing by Oscar Padula
Videography and Set Design by Le Studio Du Passage
Cover Art by Laurel Wong
Theme music by Nela Ruiz
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