Exploring Human Social Responsibility for Promoting Climate Change: An Analysis of Developed and Developing Countries

The purpose of this research is to examine the role of human social responsibility (HSR) in addressing climate change, focusing on the differing impacts and responsibilities of developed and developing countries. It aims to assess the performance of countries in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and formulate policies that align with their social and economic contexts.

This chapter uses sampling of cities ranked by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network to explore how civil society NGOs, particularly those focused on climate change, serve as powerful agents of global change, filling gaps unaddressed by the state.

Rapid population growth and evolving human behaviour are accelerating environmental impacts. To combat climate change, this study proposes the HSR model, enhancing collective social responsibility by ensuring transparent government budgets and social accounts, promoting accountability and reducing misleading communication to foster collective social responsibility and welfare.

This study highlights the need to bridge the gap in Human Social Development literature by incorporating political perspectives, enhancing understanding of climate change and social behaviour. It emphasises the importance of integrating social and political views, promoting circular economy principles and extending HSR beyond organisational confines for better environmental outcomes.

This chapter emphasises introducing the HSR model in the organisations in both developed and developing countries by ensuring transparent government budgets and social accounts. It emphasises the role of social responsibility advocating for technological and financial support to the poor and integrates market-based policies for sustainable growth and reduced emissions.