Abstract
In light of the intensification of social inequalities brough about by the climate crisis, it is imperative that climate-just social work broadens the scope of its theoretical frameworks. This article examines the potential contribution of the concept of the imperial mode of living to the development of climate-just social work. By focusing on the hegemony of this lifestyle, new contradictions emerge for climate-friendly social work. On the one hand, it advocates for the pursuit of climate justice; on the other, it is itself part of the imperial mode of living. Consequently, climate-just social work must develop collective approaches and collaborate with social movements. However, this requires critical self-reflection, the acknowledgement of its own role within the larger societal context, and a comprehensive empirical assessment of the current state of practice.