Global governance
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how global cooperation is needed to solve environmental problems.
Key learning points
- Climate change is a global issue that requires international cooperation.
- Agreements like the Paris Accord aim to reduce global emissions.
- Some countries pollute more and have greater responsibility to act.
- Not all countries agree on climate targets or financial commitments.
- NGOs and citizens can influence climate action at different levels.
Keywords
Paris Agreement - global deal made in 2015 where nearly every country agreed to work together to limit global warming
Mitigation - taking action to reduce or prevent the effects of something
Citizen - a person who belongs to a country and has rights and responsibilities there
Climate action - steps taken by people, governments, and organisations to reduce climate change and its effects
NGO - (non-governmental organisation) is a group that works independently from governments to help with social or environmental issues
Common misconception
China has contributed most to CO₂ emissions.
North America and Europe have contributed the most to total CO₂ emissions, mainly because they industrialised first (in the 1800s).
Teacher tip
Show students the Greta Thunberg "how dare you" speech which is available on YouTube.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match each keyword to its correct meaning.
Q2.Which human activity is most likely to cause deforestation?
Q3.What does a carbon footprint measure?
Q4.Which of the following helps reduce your carbon footprint?
Q5.Cutting down large areas of forest is called .
Q6.Why is it wrong to think humans have only a small impact on Earth?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords with their meanings:
Q2.What is the main aim of the Paris Agreement?
Q3.Which of these is an example of mitigation?
Q4.Why have North America and Europe contributed more to CO₂ emissions than China?
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