Rediscovering climate gerontology: an era for older adults to contribute more to climate change
In the wake of escalating climate challenges, the role of diverse specific groups in climate action has gained unprecedented attention. Among these groups, older adults, often overlooked, present a unique potential in the realm of climate action. The concept of climate gerontology, first introduced...
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| description | In the wake of escalating climate challenges, the role of diverse specific groups in climate action has gained unprecedented attention. Among these groups, older adults, often overlooked, present a unique potential in the realm of climate action. The concept of climate gerontology, first introduced by Haq and Gutman in 2014, encapsulates this intersection of gerontology and climate change. However, despite its initial proposal, the field has not fully developed its potential. This article aims to revisit and expand the concept of climate gerontology, arguing for a more active and recognized contribution of older people in climate-change initiatives. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1a3e9a65a3c6404cb25ccc622f8681d72024-12-09T04:54:37ZengTaylor & Francis GroupSustainability: Science, Practice, & Policy1548-77332024-12-0120110.1080/15487733.2024.2381875Rediscovering climate gerontology: an era for older adults to contribute more to climate changeChengmeng Zhang0Gong Chen1Institute of Population Research, Peking University, Beijing, ChinaInstitute of Population Research, Peking University, Beijing, ChinaIn the wake of escalating climate challenges, the role of diverse specific groups in climate action has gained unprecedented attention. Among these groups, older adults, often overlooked, present a unique potential in the realm of climate action. The concept of climate gerontology, first introduced by Haq and Gutman in 2014, encapsulates this intersection of gerontology and climate change. However, despite its initial proposal, the field has not fully developed its potential. This article aims to revisit and expand the concept of climate gerontology, arguing for a more active and recognized contribution of older people in climate-change initiatives.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15487733.2024.2381875Climate changeagingclimate gerontologyclimate actionolder adults |
| spellingShingle | Chengmeng Zhang Gong Chen Rediscovering climate gerontology: an era for older adults to contribute more to climate change Sustainability: Science, Practice, & Policy Climate change aging climate gerontology climate action older adults |
| title | Rediscovering climate gerontology: an era for older adults to contribute more to climate change |
| title_full | Rediscovering climate gerontology: an era for older adults to contribute more to climate change |
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| title_short | Rediscovering climate gerontology: an era for older adults to contribute more to climate change |
| title_sort | rediscovering climate gerontology an era for older adults to contribute more to climate change |
| topic | Climate change aging climate gerontology climate action older adults |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15487733.2024.2381875 |
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