Climate Justice and Social Protection are InseparableClimate catastrophes pose profound health, economic, and social challenges, straining societies worldwide. Policy RecommendationsCodify and Universalize Social Protection Coverage, Integrating Climate RisksNational governments in SWANA must enact binding legislation codifying the right to social protection and climate resilience as universal rights for all persons under their jurisdiction. Existing social protection systems in SWANA, such as Egypt’s Takaful and Karama programs or Jordan’s national aid system, already cover some vulnerable populations. Restructure Fossil Fuel Subsidies and Redirect Funds to Social ProtectionReforming fossil fuel subsidies is crucial for meeting climate goals and improving social welfare in SWANA. New World Bank Report: Social Protection Policies Vital to Addressing Labor-Market Exclusion in the Middle East and North Africa.

Source: The Guardian February 10, 2026 17:32 UTC