Ivo Wallimann-Helmer
Prof. Dr. phil. in Environmental Humanities, Director of the UniFR_ESH institute
Environmental Justice in an Interdisciplinary Context
In empirical research on environmental justice, unequal environmental burdens are usually automatically considered as injustices. However, from a normative perspective, this is not necessarily the case. This research field investigates both the appropriate distribution of environmental risks and burdens, as well as the fair differentiation of responsibilities with a view to the implementation of corresponding measures. One particular focus is on measures for climate adaptation, issues concerning climate loss and damage, and implementing geoengineering technologies.
