The literature analysis has shown that studies on climate
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The literature analysis has shown that studies on climate justice in Latin America are still scarce and present, mainly, a critical theory conception pointing towards capitalism and colonialism as the cause of climate problems, as well as t
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Stated in the abstract and cells research gap and cells future research sections of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2020 and 2026, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 35 times in total.
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Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps
- Is the Brazilian National Climate Change Adaptation Plan Addressing Inequality? Climate and Environmental Justice in a Global South Perspective (2020) · Environmental Justice · cited 32× · doi
The literature analysis has shown that studies on climate justice in Latin America are still scarce and present, mainly, a critical theory conception pointing towards capitalism and colonialism as the cause of climate problems, as well as the need for equitable distribution in terms of climate change.
generalstated in abstractevidence 5/5Keywords: climate literature justice latin america still scarce present mainly critical theory conception pointing towards capitalism - Ekologiczna i epistemiczna transformacja w pracy socjalnej (2026) · Praca Socjalna · cited 1× · doi
The paper identifies a gap in the current social work practice, which fails to consider the environmental and cultural contexts. - The authors argue that social work needs to undergo a fundamental transformation to address the challenges posed by the climate crisis and the devastation of the natural environment.
generalstated in cells research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: paper identifies gap current social work practice fails - Social Work and Social Welfare in Latin America—Transnational Dynamics and Local Commonalities (2026) · Journal of Human Rights and Social Work · cited 1× · doi
There is a need for a region-wide perspective on social work in Latin America, situating it within an international comparison. - The article identifies a gap in the literature on social work and social welfare in Latin America, particularly with regard to the impact of globalization, neoliberalization, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
generalstated in cells research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: there need region-wide perspective social work latin america - Social Work and Social Welfare in Latin America—Transnational Dynamics and Local Commonalities (2026) · Journal of Human Rights and Social Work · cited 1× · doi
Future research should engage with the proposed model of international social work in Latin America, exploring its implications for social work practice, education, and policy in the region. - Research should also examine the impact of climate change on social work and social welfare in Latin America, and the role of social workers in addressing this issue.
generalstated in cells future researchevidence 5/5Keywords: future research engage proposed model international social work
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