Deliberative discussion: How effective is the UN on tackling climate change?
I can create a reasoned discussion about the UN’s effectiveness on tackling climate change.
Deliberative discussion: How effective is the UN on tackling climate change?
I can create a reasoned discussion about the UN’s effectiveness on tackling climate change.
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Key learning points
- Actions the UN has taken include organising climate conferences, creating SDGs & mobilising funding for climate action.
- The UN primarily uses soft powers to encourage global climate action.
- Views on the UN’s effectiveness in tackling climate change differ, with progress seen alongside ongoing challenges.
Keywords
United Nations (UN) - an international organisation comprising of most countries in the world which aims to promote peace, security and international cooperation
Effective - achieving the intended results in a way that works well and makes good use of time and resource
Deliberative - involving careful thought, discussion and consideration before making decisions or reaching conclusions
Common misconception
The UN is always effective in the actions it takes.
The UN has been a powerful force for good in the world and has secured many victories. However, there have also been actions taken by the UN which have not been fully effective or only made marginal gains.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the main purpose of COP meetings?
Q2.The Agreement is an international treaty on climate change that was signed in 2016; the treaty addresses climate change mitigation, adaptation and climate finance.
Q3.People who are displaced by climate change are known by what term?
Q4.Match the COP to its location.
Kyoto, Japan
Paris, France
Glasgow, Scotland
Q5.Which of these is an example of soft power the UN may use?
Q6.What is this describing? The process of learning how to take part in democracy and using Citizenship knowledge, skills and understanding to work together to make a positive difference in the world.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is not an action the UN has taken to tackle climate change?
Q2.Complete this sentence: The UN primarily uses powers to encourage global climate action.
Q3.What is this describing? Involving careful thought, discussion and consideration before making decisions or reaching conclusions.
Q4.Match the part of a deliberative discussion to its description.
A statistic, case study or story that supports your argument.
A link back to the rationale and your closing words.
A bit more explanation of your viewpoint to make it really clear.
A short statement to summarise your overall argument.