Author(s): Z.H Ramli*
Environmental sustainability and social justice are two critical, interconnected pillars that shape global policy frameworks in the modern world. As the world grapples with the dual crises of climate change and increasing inequality, there is an urgent need to link these two issues in policy design and implementation. This paper examines the tension and synergy between environmental sustainability and social justice, exploring how global frameworks, such as the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), attempt to integrate these concepts. It investigates the challenges of achieving both environmental sustainability and social justice simultaneously and the opportunities for creating equitable policies that promote a balance between ecological protection and social equity. Through a comparative analysis of existing policy frameworks, this article proposes potential pathways for bridging the gap between environmental sustainability and social justice in global governance. The conclusion offers recommendations for future policy development and implementation to address this critical intersection in the context of climate change, resource distribution, and human rights.
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