We often hear about the physical impacts of climate change, but what about its psychological impacts on oppressed and vulnerable communities? Studies are expanding on the theory of Solastalgia to explore the disproportionate and generational mental health impacts of environmental degradation on communities in the Global South, as well as the implications these findings may have on future climate and health policies.

Imagine a world where smart homes had conversations and severe pollen allergies have mutated into a deadly disease called “Izeuzere”. This is the futuristic reality described in Nnedi Okorafor’s “Mother of Invention”, which explores the intersection of climate fiction, African storytelling, and gender justice.