Climate change is a global crisis with serious implications for all of humanity. For people who are vulnerable to exploitation, it can be especially serious: climate change can drive a vicious circle that traps people into working in industries that contribute to environmental harms, which can in turn intensify the conditions that leave people vulnerable. In our research report, author Dr Chris O’Connell, CAROLINE Fellow at Dublin City University, examines the causes and effects of climate-linked modern slavery, and identifies practical recommendations for policy makers to tackle the problem.