A new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) shows that half a degree of warming matters—a lot.
As part of the historic Paris Agreement on climate change, countries committed to keep global warming well below 2˚C (3.6˚F) above pre-industrial levels while trying to limit temperature increase to 1.5˚C (2.7˚F). Based on a request by governments, the IPCC, a collection of world’s leading climate scientists, took stock of how the impacts of a 1.5˚C temperature limit differ from 2˚C, as well as the differences between emissions pathways for achieving these two temperature goals. Their findings show that the world will face severe climate impacts even with 1.5 degrees of warming, and the effects get significantly worse with 2 degrees.
The Project is an opportunity for tomorrow’s generation to take social action by tackling global warming where they live, and it supports educators in meeting their curriculum and careers objectives.
The challenge is for students to help their community reach trying to limit temperature increase to 1.5˚C. Global warming is the biggest issue future generations face. And it’s widely believed that we have no other choice but to limit our warming to 1.5 ̊C. It is still possible, but only if we act now.
A half a degree project is a way for students to understand what it means on a practical level to to limit our warming to 1.5 ̊C. The changes that are required on a national and local scale. And the tough decisions policymakers have to make when choosing what measures to implement – and how. It’s also an opportunity for students to engage in the issue. To do something practical and take social action within their own community.
Objectives
The aim of the project is to prepare teachers to deal with the complexity of the global warming subject by providing teaching materials, approaches and methodologies, taking into account local, regional and international situations. The second goal is to prepare students (as the next generation) to become real agents of change and to learn about the collective responsibility to protect the environment and prevent further harm.
Activities
Exploring effective pedagogies and solutions for how to present the topic of global warming in school and the crosscurricular connection. Developing easy-to-use tools and lessons based on real learning subjects. Increase the usability and relevance of the proposed products by testing with 60 teachers
Results
A teacher's guide with accessible materials, methodological content related to the topic of global warming. The guide will include information, ways and techniques of communication specifically designed to effectively approach students with scientific, civic and cultural aspects. Create a free-to-use collection of tools, resources and classroom activities focused on global warming and climate change.
