Climate Justice: Lessons from the Global South (UNESCO, FutureLearn)
This course will deal with some of the key issues related to the ethical dimensions implied by climate change – learning especially from the problems faced as well as the resilience models formulated by the marginalized sectors of society or the so-called “Global South”. This class examines the relationship between the environment and concerns of justice for the second time. It looks at how human demands can and should be balanced with environmental needs to ensure the planet's health for future generations.
This course highlights how those who have contributed the least to global warming are suffering the most from its harmful consequences by focusing on the Global South. This course, developed by UNESCO's World Commission for the Ethics of Science and Technology, examines the moral issue of balancing human needs and ecological integrity in global climate policy.
What topics will you cover?
- Climate change vulnerability
- Climate justice and ethical principles in relation with climate change
- Biological and cultural diversity
- Philosophies from the Global South
Details
- Time to Complete: 4 weeks, 2 hours per week
- Price: Free, verified course certificate available for $49
- Rating: N/a
- Enroll here: futurelearn.com/courses/climate-justice
