Multidisciplinary analysis of climate change impact on health, education, and income in the Bolivian Amazon: contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals

Ramiro Flores and Richard Flores

Chapter 15 in The Elgar Companion to International Business and the Sustainable Development Goals, 2026, pp 318-339 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This study investigates how climate change impacts health, education, and income, emphasizing its significance for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, 10, and 13. Focusing on the Bolivian Amazon, the research employs structural equation modeling (SEM) to analyze how climate change exacerbates vulnerabilities, particularly among children, while undermining socioeconomic and health outcomes. The findings highlight the need for integrated policies prioritizing climate adaptation, health systems resilience, and educational equity. Recommendations include developing climate-resilient infrastructure, targeted community support, and fostering cross-sector collaborations involving multinational enterprises (MNEs). The study offers actionable insights by incorporating climate change as a structural socioeconomic model variable, bridging existing literature gaps. By aligning international business strategies with sustainable development imperatives, this research contributes theoretical innovation and practical solutions to address regional challenges, enhancing global resilience and progress toward the SDGs.

Keywords: Climate change; Health; Education; Socioeconomic inequalities; Bolivian Amazon; SDGs; Structural equation model; Climate adaptation; MNEs (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035348473
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