Climate Change and Coral Reefs: Exploring Issues of Environmental Justice and Community Resilience
This article discusses the impacts of coral bleaching on human communities and emphasizes the interconnectedness of environmental issues with social structures and processes. It highlights the principles of environmental justice, which reveal that the burdens of environmental degradation are often borne by those least responsible and least equipped to adapt. The article also explores conservation efforts and policy recommendations, such as coral reef restoration and the establishment of Marine Protected Areas, to mitigate the effects of coral bleaching. It emphasizes the need for policies addressing climate change and its social and economic impacts, including supporting affected communities in developing sustainable livelihoods. The role of tourism in coral reef health is also examined, with an emphasis on sustainable tourism practices that balance economic benefits with environmental protection. The article concludes by calling for collective action, environmental justice, and the resilience of global communities in protecting coral reefs and addressing the challenges of climate change.
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