Access Quote by Rajendra K. Pachauri
“The impact of climate change will fall disproportionately upon developing countries and the poor persons within all countries. It will therefore exacerbate inequalities in health status and access to adequate food, clean water and other resources.”
About This Quote
Source Report: IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land, 2019
Climate change will hit the poor hardest, worsening health, food, water, and resource inequities.
In simple terms: The poor suffer most from climate impacts.
Key Takeaway
Address climate justice and support vulnerable populations.
Themes
climate change
inequality
health
food security
water scarcity
vulnerability
Mood
urgent
hopeful
Type
environmental
social
policy
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- community resilience projects
- public health planning
- resource allocation
Key Concepts
environmental justice
social determinants
adaptation strategies
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can reduce climate‑related inequities?
- How can communities build resilience against resource shortages?
A Different Perspective
Mitigation alone may not fully protect disadvantaged groups without targeted adaptation.
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