How are countries working to overcome the climate crisis?
I can explain the UN's role in climate action and compare actions taken by HICs and LICs.
- Year 11
How are countries working to overcome the climate crisis?
I can explain the UN's role in climate action and compare actions taken by HICs and LICs.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The UN organises COP summits to unite countries and set climate action goals.
- The UNFCCC framework guides global climate policies, including the Paris Agreement on limiting temperature rise.
- HICs have more resources for climate action but are also major contributors to climate change due to fossil fuel use.
- LICs face challenges in funding climate action but are working with the UN to implement solutions like green energy.
Keywords
United Nations (UN) - an international organisation comprising most countries in the world which aims to promote peace, security and international cooperation
High income country (HIC) - 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
Low income country (LIC) - 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
Common misconception
Low income countries (LICs) do not take action on climate change because they lack resources.
LICs do face challenges but are actively taking climate action with support from the UN and financial support from other sources. For example, Malawi is improving green energy, like solar power, to reduce emissions and adapt to climate impacts.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
- Depiction or discussion of sexual violence
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which international organisation created the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
Q2.Which extreme weather event in Switzerland in 2022 led to the deaths of hundreds of citizens?
Q3.Climate change has been accelerated due to the burning of what type of fuels?
Q4.What type of organisation is Greenpeace?
Q5.Resource scarcity is likely to increase what between countries?
Q6.Match the word to its definition.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Complete the sentence: The UN organises annual summits to set climate action goals.
Q2.What was the name of the significant climate treaty signed in 2015?
Q3.What does GNI stand for?
Q4.Match the acronym to its definition.
