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CLIMATE CHANGE NARRATIVES IN HISTORICAL RECORDS: LESSONS FROM PAST ENVIRONMENTAL CRISES

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Rohit M. Deshpande
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Dr. Neha R. Banerjee
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Department of History & Cultural Studies,
Aryabhata Institute of Liberal Arts, India

DOI: 10.55041/ijsmt.v2i1.006
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Climate change constitutes one of the most pressing challenges confronting human societies in the 21st century. However, the perception of climate dynamics, environmental stress, and societal responses to climatic shocks is not novel; historical records across civilizations contain rich narratives of past environmental crises. This paper examines historical climate change narratives, analyzing how societies documented, interpreted, and responded to environmental changes from antiquity to the early modern era. It situates these narratives within broader socio-political contexts, highlighting how climate anomalies influenced migrations, agricultural productivity, conflicts, and cultural transformations. By reviewing primary chronicles, archaeological evidence, and paleoclimate reconstructions, the study uncovers patterns of vulnerability and resilience, drawing lessons relevant to contemporary climate policy and adaptation strategies. The research underscores the importance of integrating historical climate narratives into modern climate communication to improve societal understanding and motivate actionable responses. These historical insights reveal the complex interplay between environmental factors and human agency, demonstrating that societal outcomes were shaped not only by climate conditions but also by governance, technology, and cultural practices. The study further explores how some societies adapted successfully through innovation and social cohesion, while others faced decline or transformation. Understanding these diverse responses provides valuable perspectives for framing current debates on climate resilience and sustainable development.
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Climate change narratives Historical climate records Environmental crises Paleoclimate reconstruction Societal resilience Climate communication Historical climatology
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Deshpande, R. M. (2026). Climate Change Narratives in Historical Records: Lessons from Past Environmental Crises. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(02), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i1.006

Deshpande, Rohit. "Climate Change Narratives in Historical Records: Lessons from Past Environmental Crises." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 02, 2026, pp. 1-9. doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i1.006.

Deshpande, Rohit. "Climate Change Narratives in Historical Records: Lessons from Past Environmental Crises." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 02 (2026): 1-9. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i1.006.

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