efforts taken to combat climate change and its impacts

an international organisation comprising of most countries in the world which aims to promote peace, security and international cooperation

the UN’s ‘global goals’ to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity

What is the role of the UN in climate action and sustainability?

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How is climate change a threat to nations?

How are countries working to overcome the climate crisis?

How does climate action affect low income and newly emerging countries?

Have climate conferences made a positive impact?

Deliberative discussion: How effective is the UN on tackling climate change?

Pupils consider what role international organisations play in sustainability and climate justice.

How effective is the UN and SDGs on promoting sustainability?

the long-term changes in the Earth's weather patterns and temperatures, often                   caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and pollution

basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to

the limited availability of natural resources, such as food, water, fuel, and raw materials, which are required to meet the needs of the population

a wealthy nation with high economic development, typically having a strong economy and high gross national income (GNI) per person, where people generally enjoy good incomes and living standards

a nation with limited wealth and development, often having a low GNI per person, where many face challenges accessing basic services like healthcare and education

courses of action or goals that people plan to carry out or are in the process of carrying out

the process of developing and expanding industries in a country or region

stands for Conference of the Parties, an annual meeting of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

an international treaty on climate change that came into force in 2016; the treaty addresses climate change mitigation, adaptation and climate finance

the process of learning how to take part in democracy and use Citizenship knowledge, skills and understanding to work together and try to make a positive difference in the world

achieving the intended results in a way that works well and makes good use of time and resource

involving careful thought, discussion and consideration before making decisions or reaching conclusions

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