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Disparate Climate Change Health Costs: The Emissions, Vulnerability, and Readiness Nexus

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The emissions, vulnerability, and readiness nexus illustrate several interrelated disparities between the Global North and South. We examine these disparities by mapping country-level CO 2 emissions against climate-related mortality. Global North countries and China are the main contributors to CO 2 emissions, whereas African countries and India are the most affected. This relationship is further reflected in a strong negative association between readiness for and vulnerability to climate change. The dichotomy between the Global North’s contribution and the Global South’s vulnerability to climate change risks underscores the urgent need for equitable climate policies that address these imbalances and bolster global readiness.

Source: EcoHealth

DOI: 10.1007/s10393-025-01761-7

Authors: Matan E. Singer, Maya Negev

Institution: University of Haifa

Language: English

Topic: Climate Change and Health Impacts

Subfield: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,790