Abstract
This chapter examines the disproportionate impacts of climate change on BIPOC individuals experiencing disabilities (BIPOCeD), highlighting the intersection of environmental racism and ableism. It discusses how systemic inequities, such as redlining and poor infrastructure in BIPOC communities, exacerbate climate-related health risks. The chapter illustrates how extreme weather events and environmental degradation compound existing vulnerabilities for BIPOCeD, creating barriers to healthcare, evacuation, and basic resources. Finally, it advocates for a climate justice framework that centers the lived experiences and embodied knowledge of BIPOCeD to foster equitable and effective adaptation and resilience strategies.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Climate Change and Disability |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Collaborative Approach to a Sustainable Future |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 53-56 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780443315688 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780443315695 |
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| State | Published - 1 Jan 2025 |
Keywords
- BIPOC
- BIPOCeD
- Climate justice
- Environmental racism
- Intersectionality