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Climate Change and Mental Health of Older Persons: A Human Rights Imperative
Liat Ayalon1, Norah Keating2, Karl Pillemer3
1Louis and Gabi Weisfeld School of Social Work, Bar Ilan University (LA), Ramat Gan, Israel.
Summary
Climate change disproportionately affects older adults, increasing their vulnerabilities. Integrating older people
Area of Science:
- Environmental science and human rights law.
- Gerontology and climate change adaptation.
- Public health and sustainable development.
Background:
- Climate change poses significant risks to fundamental human wellbeing, including access to clean air, water, food, and shelter.
- Older persons are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, which can exacerbate existing health and social challenges.
- Current international legal frameworks inadequately address the specific needs and rights of older individuals in the context of climate change.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the intersection of climate change, human rights, and the aging population.
- To underscore the need for greater legal and policy attention to older persons in climate change discourse.
- To advocate for the integration of older adults' rights into environmental sustainability efforts.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of international climate and human rights instruments.
- Analysis of existing legal and policy gaps concerning older persons and climate change.
- Synthesis of research on climate change impacts on vulnerable populations.
Main Results:
- Older persons face heightened risks from climate change impacts due to pre-existing vulnerabilities.
- International climate agreements and human rights law show a significant lack of specific provisions for older adults.
- There is a critical deficit in the legal and policy visibility of older persons in climate change governance.
Conclusions:
- Urgent integration of older people's rights and environmental sustainability is necessary.
- Developing legally binding instruments and inclusive policies is crucial for protecting older adults from climate change.
- Enhanced focus on older adults in climate action is essential for ensuring global wellbeing and equity.
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