article · Sustainable Environment
Conventional approaches to climate change action frequently neglect the influence of social cohesion. Investigating how community unity and social protection schemes affect resilience, this research reviews existing programmes, cohesion indicators, and public attitudes using both scientometric analysis and qualitative content analysis. The findings demonstrate that communities possessing strong social cohesion exhibit greater dedication to climate initiatives. Stronger ties encourage people to adopt sustainable habits, exchange useful information, and assist one another. Consequently, public officials and planners can draw upon established civic networks and social safety nets to generate broader support for decarbonisation policies. Strengthening community participation and fostering inclusivity emerge as vital components for achieving collective commitment and transitioning smoothly towards low-carbon societies.
Technical and policy solutions alone are not enough to address climate change if communities do not actively participate. Showing that social safety nets and strong community relationships directly increase public backing for decarbonisation helps decision-makers design climate initiatives that succeed by investing in social well-being alongside environmental measures.
The findings operate at an early conceptual stage, providing policy insights rather than a direct commercial product. Potential users include governmental bodies, development agencies, and non-governmental organisations designing climate adaptation and welfare programmes. Applications centre on policy design frameworks and civic engagement strategies, though the abstract does not indicate any immediate pathway to private market commercialisation.
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Traditional climate action strategies often overlook the critical role of social cohesion. This study explores how social protection programs and community unity can bolster climate resilience and public support for decarbonization efforts. The study adopted a systematic methodology that employed quantitative (scientometric/bibliometric analysis) and qualitative (content analysis) approaches to analyze existing social protection programs, community cohesion indicators, and public attitudes toward climate change action. Our findings revealed a crucial link: communities with robust social cohesion demonstrate a heightened commitment to climate action. This translates to increased engagement in sustainable practices, information sharing, and mutual support among community members. This suggests policymakers can leverage existing social networks, civic engagement and safety nets to build public support for decarbonization efforts. The study highlighted that building community engagement and inclusivity is critical to fostering a collective commitment to climate action and successfully transitioning to low-carbon societies.
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DOI: 10.1080/27658511.2024.2361568
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