Flash Presentations

The Color of Climate Adaptation: An analysis of the cases of Recife, São Paulo and Medellin

  • Analyze the impacts of climate change on the Black population, focusing on social and racial inequalities, highlighting how these changes intensify the vulnerability of marginalized and racialized communities.
  • Investigate the role of institutional actors within the justice system, such as legislators, regulatory bodies, and legal organizations, in the formulation, promotion, and oversight of climate adaptation policies that consider racial equity.
  • Examine the role of the judiciary in resolving climate-related disputes, with an emphasis on rulings that directly impact Black and marginalized populations, assessing how the judiciary has contributed to protecting the rights of these communities.
  • Propose anti-racist climate adaptation solutions, in collaboration with civil society, public authorities, and the justice system, promoting the integration of legislative measures that ensure racial equity in climate policies in large cities.
  • Evaluate the formulation and implementation of public policies for climate adaptation, with an emphasis on their ability to mitigate racial inequalities and promote climate justice for the most affected populations.