Social Work in a Climate Emergency Context: Towards a Research Agenda

This article illuminates the often overlooked potential of social work research in catalysing the transition to a carbon-neutral society. By underlining the need for urgent and transformative action, it advocates for integrating social work interventions with redistributive policies to drive decarbonisation and mitigate potential social consequences. Despite the existing body of literature, the specific roles, tools, and justifications for decarbonisation and sustainable welfare interventions remain underexplored. We aim to fill this gap by examining social work objectives and values in a climate emergency context and proposing a comprehensive eco-social work research agenda. We also critically reflect on potential challenges, contributing to a nuanced understanding of social work's pivotal role in achieving environmental sustainability and enhancing human well-being.