Climate change and human well-being: global challenges and opportunities

This volume outlines the devastating effect climate change is expected to have on low-resource and developing countries, who contribute relatively little to climate change compared to more wealthy nations. The purpose of the book is to contribute to the literature on climate change and mental health and well-being by shedding light on current scientific and empirical evidence on the impact of climate change on psychosocial well-being and mental health from different perspectives.

The book is organized into three complementary sections: (i) the first on the impact of climate change (climate-induced processes such as temperature rises, climate variability, and extreme weather events), (ii) the second on special populations, and (iii) the third on specific recommendations to strengthen community resilience to the threats and challenges of climate change and outline locally relevant actions that can help communities reduce risk and adapt.

Each of the chapters in this book explores one key aspect of climate change and well-being, which is informed by multidisciplinary perspectives. The chapters provide various examples of how collaboration, dialogue, and the synthesis of ideas can happen across different schools and disciplines, resulting in recommendations for research, practice, and policy.