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“Oxfam stated, “Climate change was first seen as a scientific problem, then an economic one. Now we must also see it as a matter of international justice. Human rights principles give an alternative to the view that everything from carbon to malnutrition can be priced, compared and traded.” quote by Sheila Watt-Cloutier
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““Oxfam stated, “Climate change was first seen as a scientific problem, then an economic one. Now we must also see it as a matter of international justice. Human rights principles give an alternative to the view that everything from carbon to malnutrition can be priced, compared and traded.””

Sheila Watt-Cloutier

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Source Speech: UN Climate Conference 2021

Climate justice links environmental, economic, and human rights issues, demanding equitable solutions.

In simple terms: Climate change is a justice issue.

Key Takeaway

Address climate as a human rights matter.

Themes

justice environment human rights

Mood

urgent inspirational

Type

advocacy philosophical

When to use this quote

  • international negotiations
  • community advocacy
  • policy drafting

Key Concepts

sustainability policy ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can policies reflect justice?
  • What rights are most threatened by climate change?
A Different Perspective

Economic focus may overlook cultural contexts.

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