The North-South divide, a concept rooted in international relations, has profound implications in the context of the global environmental crisis. This divide essentially refers to the socio-economic and developmental disparities between the more affluent and industrialized Northern hemisphere countries and the less developed Southern hemisphere nations. The environmental crisis, marked by issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion, adds a complex layer to this division.

Firstly, the North-South divide is evident in the historical contributions to environmental degradation. Industrialization, which was largely concentrated in the Northern hemisphere, has been a major driver of climate change. The developed countries of the North have historically been the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and other environmental pollutants. Meanwhile, many