Document Type
Research Project
Publication Date
Fall 9-29-2025
Abstract
Throughout the last two decades, various researchers have continuously examined the way that climate justice principles are integrated within national climate policies, paying most attention to the extent of their impact on specifically vulnerable populations. Climate justice, encompassing distributive, procedural, recognition, and restorative dimensions, has become one of the central ideals when it comes to global climate governance. One of the major noticeable challenges faced in this field is the lack of standardised indicators to measure whether policies deliver equitable outcomes, making cross-country comparison and accountability difficult. However, despite increasing regulations and policy commitments, there is a major limitation on the creation of legislative regulations, case studies, and methodological tools that could guide the development of such needed indicators. Therefore, this paper investigates what indicators can be used to assess whether national climate policies are advancing justice and benefiting the most vulnerable populations. To this end, we review and critically analyse academic literature, policy mapping studies, monitoring guides, and sector-specific UNFCCC frameworks, identifying both the strengths and the gaps in current approaches.
Recommended Citation
Alizada, Vagif, "Assessing Justice in National Climate Policies: Indicators for Vulnerable Populations" (2025). COP30. 12.
https://buescholar.bue.edu.eg/cop30/12