Climate change and political economy: a systematic literature review

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/2177-5230.2025.e98610

Keywords:

Climate change., Political economy, Systematic review, Environmental crisis, Climate governance

Abstract

This article examines the evolution of climate change, originally perceived as an environmental issue, into a complex challenge with political and economic implications on a broader international scale. It explores how climate justice has been interpreted and utilized by researchers, activists, and policymakers. The study is based on a systematic literature review that investigates the multiple facets of climate justice. The method includes the definition of a research protocol and the careful selection of relevant articles. This article contributes to an in-depth understanding of justice in the context of climate change and highlights the importance of conceptual alignment to advance academic discourse and global environmental policies.

Author Biographies

Nayara Silva dos Santos, Universidade Estadual da Região Tocantina do Maranhão - UEMASUL

Doutora em Desenvolvimento Regional pela Universidade Federal do Tocantins. Professora da Universidade Estadual da Região Tocantina do Maranhão- UEMASUL.  Professora do Programa de Mestrado e Doutorado em Gestão de Políticas Públicas (GESPOL/UFT).  Atua nos campos do desenvolvimento territorial e desigualdades socioeconômicas, com ênfase em economia política das mudanças climáticas.

Waldecy Rodrigues, Universidade Federal do Tocantins

Professor da Universidade Federal do Tocantins, atuando nos Programas de Pós-Graduação em Desenvolvimento Regional, Gestão de Políticas Públicas e Governança e Transformação Digital.Desenvolve pesquisas em desenvolvimento regional, economia ecológica, valoração econômica ambiental e avaliação de políticas públicas.

João de Deus Leite, Universidade Federal do Tocantins- UFT

Doutor em Estudos Linguísticos pela Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU). Professor  da Universidade Federal do Norte do Tocantins (UFNT) e professor permanente nos Programas de Pós-Graduação em Linguística e Literatura (PPGLLIT), PROFLETRAS e Demandas Populares e Dinâmicas Regionais (PPGDire). Atua nas áreas de discurso, ensino e cidade, com experiência em pesquisa, formação docente e estudos discursivos.

 

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2025-12-19

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Vol. 40 No. 94 (2025): Geosul

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