THE LEGAL CHALLENGES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN BRAZIL

Abstract

This article will discuss the main impacts of climate change from environmental, social, and economic perspectives, highlighting the complexity and interconnection between these three areas. The environmental analysis will address the intensification of extreme events such as droughts, floods, and hurricanes, the growing loss of biodiversity, and changes in water cycles, which compromise entire ecosystems and the availability of essential natural resources. On the social front, the vulnerability of communities in poorer regions, food insecurity, the rise of climate-related diseases, and forced migrations will be examined, as these phenomena exacerbate existing inequalities and demand urgent responses. From an economic perspective, the study will highlight the damage to urban infrastructure, agricultural production, public health, and the energy sector—one of the most affected by climate instability. The research also aims to demonstrate the importance of protecting human rights and promoting climate justice as fundamental strategies to address these challenges. The adopted methodology will be qualitative and bibliographic, based on the analysis of documents, scientific articles, and legal instruments related to environmental preservation and global sustainability.