The unfettered exploitation of natural resources by the Global North has led to an environmental catastrophe faced most severely and immediately by the Global South. Climate justice aims to deal with the inherent unfairness in the approaches to mitigate climate change and to help Global South adapt to its impacts.
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Global warming and environmental damage have hit the Global South the hardest, countries that had very little to do with bringing about climate change. Climate justice is more than redistributing the wealth of the industrial Global North to deal with the consequences of the climate emergency they have created; it is also about addressing issues of human rights, racial and gender disparities, power and socio-economic inequities.
This course will explore the historical responsibility for climate change and the origins of climate justice. We will discuss the issue of responsibility for dealing with the impact of climate change, who ought to do what to prevent further environmental damage and the solutions suggested to dealing with the devasting effects of climate crisis including the issue of ‘climate debt’.
What will we cover?
- Development and underdevelopment - Key concepts like carbon markets, climate finance, loss and damage, geoengineering etc - The unequal impact of climate change - Mitigation and adaptation strategies - Global North-South divide on climate negotiations.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Explain how climate change is linked to inequality, power, and social justice at local and global levels.
Analyse who is most affected by climate change and why, drawing on social, economic, and historical factors.
Evaluate and propose ways individuals, communities, and systems can contribute to a more just response to climate change.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with a general interest in climate change and climate policy. You will need a good grasp of English to keep up with the course. As with most of our history and current affairs courses, an open mind and a willingness to listen to and think about new ideas with which you may not agree are more important than specific levels of skills.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course includes lectures, discussions, and case study analyses. Expect readings, essays, and informal research projects based on case studies to be completed outside of class, but these are not compulsory. The most important issue is interactive lessons with in-class participation and you will be encouraged to share your thoughts and ideas during the course.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no additional course or material costs, however, you may wish to bring notetaking material.
Tariq Hassan is an associate professor and has taught at several universities in London, the US, Pakistan and Ukraine. He has a background in economics and political science with degrees from London School of Economics and the University of California in Los Angeles alongside a long career as a consultant across several sectors. At City Lit, Tariq teaches courses that link politics, economics and history, exploring big questions with deep histories with a focus rooted in the Global South.
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