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VOL. 4, ISSUE 2 (2022)
Climate colonialism: Tracing the historical responsibility of developed states in climate change
Authors
Tulika Karmakar, Amulya Aggarwal
Abstract
This research report aims to conduct a qualitative analysis on the concept of Climate colonialism. This is done with the help of a stark contrast between two states - Britain and India - with the goal of differentiating their respective climate debts and reflecting over the reasons behind the same. We analyze the economic landscape and deliberate over the various differentiating factors such as industrialisation, colonization, population, and how these phenomenons have to come to shape climate debt as we know it. It aims to delve into newer aspects to hold the developed states accountable for the carbon emissions. The most crucial question that now arises is a basic one. Why climate change ? It is imperative to first understand the urgency and the need to address this topic. The motivating factor driving us to research and address this topic is the same as what brought Greta Thunberg to the gates of the Swedish Parliament. Where the world has been facing the growing problem of cities drowning, forests burning, and people dying with thirst, millions have been displaced and pushed to poverty. In order to deal with such harrowing instances of climate change, countries need to come up with policies and funds to meet with their climate change agendas. Developing countries, then, are faced with setbacks due to lack of funds, and historical exploitation at the hands of the Global North countries, leading to inability to adapt to the rising costs and implement policies for a better future.
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Pages:9-15
How to cite this article:
Tulika Karmakar, Amulya Aggarwal "Climate colonialism: Tracing the historical responsibility of developed states in climate change". International Journal of Social Research and Development, Vol 4, Issue 2, 2022, Pages 9-15
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