79-334 Climate Change and Climate Justice: Global Perspectives
6 units, Carnegie Mellon University
There remains no credible doubt that human activities are a leading cause of climate change, but profound questions persist over what measures to take, whom to hold accountable, and how to help those affected. What does an effective and just response look like when those who are most responsible for climate change are also often the most protected from its consequences Who gets to participate in international negotiations and whose cosmologies or values are recognized there How do debates about climate change relate to those concerning social policy In this minicourse, we will examine these questions through the lens of Climate Justice. Both a transnational movement and an analytical orientation, Climate Justice compels us to consider how climate change reflects and exacerbates systemic inequalities within and between societies. Our exploration will engage case studies and perspectives from different parts of the world, including climaterelated health disparities in the US, Indigenous Peoples calls for climate reparations, island nations facing displacement, and efforts by various parties to influence scientific and popular knowledge.
Prerequisites: none listed
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