Climate Justice Now!, placard, 2018 (cropped)
Introduction
Context
The exploitation, withdrawal, consumption and disposal of natural resources have been going on around the world – uncontrolled – for hundreds of years, and this has come at a dire cost. The more frequent and intense weather patterns, sea level rising and biodiversity decline are some of the climate crisis impacts that are now directly infringing on our basic human rights.
Climate change has become not only an issue of environmental sustainability but also an issue of human rights and justice. The impacts of climate change are felt differently by different people and communities, with those who contributed the least being the most vulnerable. In other words, those who are least responsible for the climate emergency are being hit first and worst by its impacts.
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Climate action is only fair when it strives for social and economic equality, within and between countries.
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—The Surefoot Effect
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This module introduces and promotes the concept of climate justice by showing how we can ensure fairness, equity and inclusiveness in the fight to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect natural resources and safeguard a safe and habitable world for all.
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
- demonstrate a clear understanding of climate justice, different elements of the concept and its history by developing a profile of climate justice in your country
- share the importance of climate justice through art and social media
- debate the role of governments and others in addressing climate injustice
Learning Approach
Module 3 is divided into three lessons:
- Lesson 1: Climate Justice Explained
- Lesson 2: The Importance of Climate Justice
- Lesson 3: Addressing Climate Injustice
All the lessons have in-text activities that are meant to help you understand important climate change concepts and enable you to interact with the lesson. You are advised to do these exercises before proceeding to the next lesson, as they will help you check to see if you really understand what you have read.
Why the Global South is Fighting for Climate Justice
Before you get started, watch the video Why the Global South is Fighting for Climate Justice (3:05) to hear why young people are raising their voices against climate injustice.
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These youth demand that in all global conferences, the voices from the Global South should be “present, and leading, and given space” because those in the Global South are suffering the most consequences of climate change. The youth are calling for world leaders to sign their treaty.
Next, turn to Lesson 3.1 to learn what climate justice is all about.
Introduction
Context
The exploitation, withdrawal, consumption and disposal of natural resources have been going on around the world – uncontrolled – for hundreds of years, and this has come at a dire cost. The more frequent and intense weather patterns, sea level rising and biodiversity decline are some of the climate crisis impacts that are now directly infringing on our basic human rights.
Climate change has become not only an issue of environmental sustainability but also an issue of human rights and justice. The impacts of climate change are felt differently by different people and communities, with those who contributed the least being the most vulnerable. In other words, those who are least responsible for the climate emergency are being hit first and worst by its impacts.
—The Surefoot Effect
This module introduces and promotes the concept of climate justice by showing how we can ensure fairness, equity and inclusiveness in the fight to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect natural resources and safeguard a safe and habitable world for all.
Module Outcomes
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
Learning Approach
Module 3 is divided into three lessons:
All the lessons have in-text activities that are meant to help you understand important climate change concepts and enable you to interact with the lesson. You are advised to do these exercises before proceeding to the next lesson, as they will help you check to see if you really understand what you have read.
Why the Global South is Fighting for Climate Justice
Before you get started, watch the video Why the Global South is Fighting for Climate Justice (3:05) to hear why young people are raising their voices against climate injustice.
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If you have trouble accessing the video, a summary is available below.
These youth demand that in all global conferences, the voices from the Global South should be “present, and leading, and given space” because those in the Global South are suffering the most consequences of climate change. The youth are calling for world leaders to sign their treaty.
Next, turn to Lesson 3.1 to learn what climate justice is all about.
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