A Conceptual Study on Magnitude of Climate Change and its Effect: Integrating Eco-Friendly Community Practices

Climate change presents a pressing global change, necessitating collaborative community-based initiatives, to foster resilience, promote sustainability and ensure a livable future. This paper explores the relationship and also analyses the intersection of climate change with diseases, biodiversity, economy, global regions, mental health, children, youth and elderly. It also discuss about the Climate Action taken from different groups to mitigate climate change. The paper emphasizes the eco-friendly behavior by integrating resilience in climate change through ecological, social, and economic perspectives aligning their practices with the Sustainable Development Goal of United Nations ‘Climate Action’ (No. 13) for a transformative and sustainable future by developing a sense of belonging early in life and encourages a lifelong connection to the environment. By addressing the climate action, The uniquely positioned Social Workers are meant to be advocated for marginalized groups, promote sustainable practices, and create inclusive solutions to climate challenges. This paper suggests the recommendations that the communities can adopt to catalyze climate resilience, social equity, and environmental justice, ultimately contributing to a sustainable future in better way. This discussion calls for a shift in social work education and practice, highlighting the need for interdisciplinary collaboration, community-led initiatives, and systemic change in tackling the global climate crises.