Welfare states under the weather: A research agenda on climate change and social protection against environmental risks

Anne-Laure Beaussier, Lydie Cabane, Tom Chevalier, Benoit Giry, Centre De Sociologie Des Organisations, Sciences Po, Institute for Security and Global Affairs, Leiden University, Centre D, études Européennes, Sciences Po, Sciences Po Rennes

Journal of European Social Policy

Published online on June 17, 2026

Abstract

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What does it mean for states to protect populations against climate change? As environmental risks are becoming more frequent and severe, the ability of states to maintain the wellbeing of their populations is challenged. Yet, despite growing debates ...