Introduction to Climate Justice and Equity

Define climate equity and its effect on vulnerable populations

One of the biggest injustices resulting from climate change is inequity, with those least responsible for the current climate emergency often suffering most.

On this four-week course from the University of Glasgow, you’ll examine the concept of climate equity. You’ll learn how climate justice seeks to address this imbalance and what steps can be taken to work towards a sustainable future for all.

Discover the need for climate reparations and disasters funds

Those most affected by climate change are often least likely to have the funds to introduce sustainable measures.

You’ll consider different approaches to helping the Global South tackle climate change, from debt cancellation, equitable finance, and climate compensation.

Reflecting on who is responsible for driving climate equity and how climate reparations can be advanced, you’ll gain a deeper knowledge of the global, political, and economical factors impacting climate justice.

Analyse the shortfalls of current government climate pledges

Using real case studies, you’ll analyse how international level targets and national initiatives fall short of keeping global warming from reaching dangerous levels.

You’ll examine government pledges in the context of your own country and those of your fellow learners, allowing you to assess the level of commitment towards fighting climate disaster.

Examine key climate justice issues affecting sustainable development

You’ll explore key concepts including conflict and climate, energy, education, and sustainable farming and their impact on helping deliver climate justice around the world.

You’ll finish this course with a thorough understanding of climate equity and why immediate climate action must be taken to protect the future of the environment and the most vulnerable populations.

This course is designed for a range of learners including business owners, policymakers, consultants, NGO managers, teachers, activists, and charities, who want to understand the importance of taking immediate climate action.

• Climate justice and equity
• Course introduction
• Climate justice
• Decolonising climate change
• Why are climate reparations and disaster funds needed urgently?
• Week 2 intro
• What are Climate Reparations?
• Historical responsibility
• The case for climate finance
• Where are there shortfalls in current pledges by national governments?
• Government pledges and (in)action
• Net-zero & greenwashing
• Alternative futures
• What are the key equity and climate justice issues in sustainable Development
• Peace, justice, conflict and climate change
• Sustainable Farming
• Energy
• Course conclusion