Prof. Sheila Jasanoff (Pforzheimer Professor of Science and Technology Studies, Harvard Kennedy School), and we'll explore how the framework she creates provides a way of thinking about the ways in which our understandings of climate often carry with them tacit social, cultural and economic values and commitments.

What does pursuing, and being a part of, a transformative global climate justice movement, as discussed above, look like? The reading by Tamatha Paul (2020) provides a window into this. Paul, an activist, first Māori president of Victoria University’s Students’ Union, and now a twice-elected city councillor in Wellington, writes about taking climate action by applying a climate lens to everyday decision making. What drives her to do this is her desire for future generations to be able to enjoy a world where climate change may have been halted.She encourages us to be a good tupuna, or ancestor, and envisions people four or five generations down the line being able to enjoy a pāua pie, visiting their home in the Pacific, and swimming in clean and safe lakes. As she says evocatively, “Climate action now is the essence of being a good tupuna” (p. 150). In other words, acting now is not merely in the best interests of our current generation, it is also a vital part of living up to our responsibilities as the ancestors of the generations yet to come.

What does the author think of the climate argument?

The threat that comes from climate change and global warming has been one of the most pressing issues facing humanity in recent decades. With temperatures rising, weather patterns shifting, and environmental disruptions getting worse, the Earth's climate is undergoing unprecedented changes. Most scientists agree that human activity, especially the release of greenhouse gases, is primarily to blame for these changes. The need for coordinated action grows as the implications of climate change grow increasingly apparent, between severe weather and increasing sea levels. This intricate and multidimensional problem combines policy, science, and social values, necessitating a thorough comprehension. The complexity of climate change is examined in this essay, along with its scientific foundations, worldwide reactions, and significant long-term consequences for the planet. In summary,in order to create workable, durable solutions for a resilient future, humanity must have a comprehensive grasp of the scientific, policy, and societal aspects of the complex web of climate challenges.To sum up, the pressing need to tackle climate change necessitates a concerted worldwide endeavor that incorporates scientific understanding, cross-national collaboration, and personal accountability. The overwhelming body of scientific data clearly shows that humans are responsible for some degree of global warming, underscoring the necessity of comprehensive mitigation and adaptation plans. International agreements provide the framework for collective action, but real change also depends on social changes and personal decisions.

ABSTRACTThis article introduces key features to the background, themes andimplications of three collections available inEnvironmental EducationResearchthat focus on climate change education and research. Theproblems and perils of scholarship and inquiry in this area are high-lighted by contrasting these with some of the possibilities and poten-tials from a broad range of studies published in this and related fieldsof study, for example, in understanding who is doing the teaching andlearning in climate change education, and in identifying the conceptual,policy and economic drivers and barriers related to its uptake. Keypoints for debate and action are identified, including for so-called‘pyro-pedagogies’and‘practice architectures’, and the various philo-sophical, political and phenomenal aspects of climate change educationthat are likely to affect its prospects, at this moment and into the imme-diate future

What are some of the key concepts in the international climate change debate?