Need for systemic changeFor Paul, meaningful climate action – even within the existing neoliberal economic and political institutions – can bring about systemic change. How might this happen? The first thing she draws attention to, again, is the issue of climate justice. That is, it is important for political leaders to recognise that those who have done the least to cause climate change will experience the worst impacts of climate change, and keep them at the centre of decision making. Second, Paul emphasises the need for climate change to become an issue of broad public concern so that all political parties prioritise climate justice in the policies they enact. Finally, she wants individuals to feel empowered to make decisions that are climate friendly – what she calls “good tupuna decisions” (p. 153).

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.

Foran says that the need to radicalise the global climate justice movement is because:The disagreement between states overthe Paris Agreement makes the chances of keeping temperature rise to below 2⁰ Cless likely.All of theseThe environmental movement of theGlobal North has historically not been responsive to the voices of youth, theGlobal South, and marginalised groups everywhere.Most mitigation and adaptationmeasures make current injustices worse

Read the following the passage and answer the question:"Climate change is a pressing global issue that demands immediate attention. Rising temperatures, melting ice caps, and extreme weather events are clear indicators of the planet's changing climate. Human activities, including the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation, have created this crisis. Addressing climate change requires collective action, from reducing greenhouse gas emissions to promoting sustainable practices. It is crucial that individuals, communities, and nations work together to protect our environment and safeguard the future of our planet."What are some consequences of climate change mentioned in the passage?

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

he consequences of climate change are already visible in the form of rising temperatures, melting glaciers and ice caps, and more frequent extreme weather events such as hurricanes, droughts, and floods. These changes have significant impacts on ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health, including increased risk of respiratory diseases, food and water shortages, and the spread of infectious diseases. To address climate change, it is essential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through a range of measures, including increased use of renewable energy sources, greater energy efficiency, and improved transportation systems