Introduction: Social Policy and the Climate Crisis.

This article discusses the increasing recognition of the need for environmental issues, particularly the climate crisis, to be integrated into social policy debates. It highlights the advancements in social policy and environment scholarship and the growing presence of climate change in academic disciplines. The article also introduces a themed section that explores the relationship between social policy and climate change through various lenses, including energy poverty, water poverty, the just transition to a low-carbon economy, and a socially inclusive transition to net zero. The section aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between climate change and social policy and offers practical pathways for integrating climate change concerns into teaching and research. [Extracted from the article]