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...
- Understand the historical and contemporary factors that have shaped the climate justice movement - Explore the links between climate emergency and histories of colonialism, oppression and exploitation - Investigate the causes and consequences of inequitable distributions of environmental benefits and harms - Skilfully interpret the arguments, tensions and trade-offs involved in the climate crisis debate - Effectively advocate for climate solutions and social and environmental justice.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is introductory and everyone is welcome.
Even though prior knowledge of the subject of politics would be beneficial, there are no prior requirements or skills to the course. Having an interest to the subject matter and current affairs is important though.
A good grasp of English, an open mind, and a willingness to listen to different views are all that is required.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course will be taught with lecture, slide presentations and class discussions. There is no work outside of class.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No additional costs, but you may wish to bring pen and paper for notetaking.
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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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’.<p>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. 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