Centering Health in a Just Transition – Paving Way for Health-based Climate Actions in Global Climate Negotiations January 17, 2024
Laalitha Surapaneni, MD, MPH, PSR Board Member; and Shweta Narayan, Health Care Without Harm | PLOS Global Public Health
Amid the climate discourse, the term “Just Transition” has taken center stage, representing a commitment to incorporate social justice in the economic and environmental discourse. As we navigate through the aftermath of COP28, it becomes imperative to critically examine the nuances and implications of this phrase – Just Transition, recognizing its potential as a transformative force in shaping an equitable future.
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