Climate justice and environmental inequality

Geography

This unit teaches pupils about the patterns, causes and impact of inequality around the world. Pupils will investigate how patterns of inequality affect people and places and how attempts have been made to reduce the development gap.

Global inequalities and development: how does life vary around the world?

What does the term 'climate change' describe?

Which country produces the most greenhouse gases per capita?

Richer countries are the only ones affected

Poorer countries are often more vulnerable despite contributing less

Climate change doesn’t affect anyone seriously

What makes climate change an issue of inequality?

How a place changes and improves over time

What does the term 'development' describe in geography?

What is one common indicator used to measure development?

Some people having better access to clean water than others

Which of these is an example of inequality?

Everyone having equal access to the internet

Some countries having more wealth and services than others

Which of these best shows global inequality?

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Worksheet