Syllabus

• Week 1

  Climate justice and equity

  • Course introduction

    Welcome to the course from Ben Murphy

  • Climate justice

    In this activity we will look at the history of climate justice, including the environmental justice campaign and introduce intersectionality and the just transition.

  • Decolonising climate change

    Western economies contribute more than 90 percent of the excess emissions that are driving climate change. Meanwhile, the impacts fall hardest on the countries of the Global South, leading to calls for decolonial climate action.

• Week 2

  Why are climate reparations and disaster funds needed urgently?

  • Week 2 intro

    A quick check in and hello from Ben. This video gives an overview of the content covered in week 2

  • What are Climate Reparations?

    Climate reparations are one way of rectifying climate injustices. They offer a tangible and equitable solution to the problems faced by countries in the Global South, giving us a way of reimagining finance.

  • Historical responsibility

    Historical responsibility for climate change is at the heart of debates over climate justice. History matters because the cumulative amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted since the start of the industrial revolution is unjust.

  • The case for climate finance

    In this activity we will analyse the financial aspect of mitigation and adaptation. We wiIl identify the complex trade-offs that need to be considered for development, and integrate justice and equity into finance issues.

• Week 3

  Where are there shortfalls in current pledges by national governments?

  • Government pledges and (in)action

    The Glasgow Climate Pact called on all countries to revisit and strengthen the 2030 targets in their NDCs by the end of 2022, to align with the Paris Agreement temperature goal.

  • Net-zero & greenwashing

    More than 70 countries, including the biggest polluters – China, the United States, and the European Union – have set a net-zero target, covering about 76% of global emissions. However, net-zero doesn't guarantee equity.

  • Alternative futures

    In this section of week three we look at the importance of cultural diversity in tackling climate change, and the possibilities of a 'degrowth agenda'.

• Week 4

  What are the key equity and climate justice issues in sustainable Development

  • Peace, justice, conflict and climate change

    In this activity we'll look at the connection between conflict and climate change and understand how the two issues are interconnected.

  • Sustainable Farming

    Agriculture has a positive and important role to play in climate change mitigation: the crops, hedgerows, and trees found on farmland sequester carbon from the atmosphere, while properly managed soils provide carbon storage.

  • Energy

    The climate crisis combines with an energy crisis that leaves 1.1 billion people without access to electricity. This same energy crisis forces an unsustainable energy model on communities who need access to safe and clean energy.

  • Course conclusion

    Well done! You have completed this 'Introduction to Climate justice and Equity'. In this final activity we conclude the course and signpost future steps for you to take in continuing your climate justice journey.

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