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Older adults can be key climate change allies. Their concern for future generations, or "legacy thinking," offers a powerful motivation for environmental action and addressing climate change impacts.

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  • Environmental health
  • Public health
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Climate change presents a significant and ongoing public health challenge.
  • Older adults exhibit heightened vulnerability to climate change effects, including extreme heat events.
  • The growing elderly population necessitates innovative strategies for climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of older adults as a resource for addressing climate change.
  • To examine the concept of "legacy thinking" in older populations.
  • To propose research and action-oriented strategies for leveraging legacy thinking.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on the theoretical underpinnings of legacy thinking in older adults.
  • Analysis of the connection between legacy concerns and climate change engagement.
  • Development of recommendations for future research and practical interventions.

Main Results:

  • Older adults' concern for their legacy (values, attitudes, and a healthy planet for descendants) can be a strong motivator for climate action.
  • Legacy thinking provides a theoretical framework for understanding older adults' potential contribution to climate change solutions.
  • Existing research and targeted interventions can strengthen this sense of legacy.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding and promoting legacy thinking in older adults is a viable strategy for climate change adaptation and mitigation.
  • Older adults represent an underutilized resource in the fight against climate change.
  • Intergenerational equity and environmental stewardship are central to engaging older populations in climate action.