| Module | Topic | Objective | Key Concepts | Activities | Resources / Case Study |
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| The Individual | Understanding Climate Science | Understand the greenhouse effect, role of greenhouse gases, and human activities contributing to climate change. Learn concept of time lag. | Greenhouse gases, Earth's energy balance, Climate change, Human activities, Time Lag | Students build small-scale wind turbines or solar panels Students can contribute to real scientific research such as monitoring local air or water quality |
Data |
| Sustainable Living in Bangalore | Learn about green roofs, their contribution to cooling the environment, and reducing carbon emissions. Also learn the current adaptations in Bangalore, and review the state plan on climate change. | Green roofs, Carbon emissions, Bangalore's climate | Install a small-scale green roof on a garden shed or similar structure if possible on campus, Visit a local green roof in Bangalore |
Green Roofs Blue Tent Settlements Karnataka State Action Plan on Climate Change |
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| Energy and Transport Solutions | Understand the role of electricity and transportation in both the environment and the economy, explore and evaluate clean energy and sustainable transport solutions. | Renewable energy, Decarbonization, Electric vehicles, Energy markets | Evaluate home's energy use, Use energy-efficient appliances, model solar panels | Germany's Energiewende | |
| Sustainable Agriculture | Learn about impacts of agriculture on climate change, explore sustainable solutions. Examine policies to incentivice farmers to adopt sustainable practices. | Regenerative agriculture, Food waste, Sustainable materials, Carbon capture, Policies | Start a small vegetable garden at home, Use composted kitchen waste as fertilizer | Andhra Pradesh Zero Budget Natural Farming | |
| The Community | Community Action and the Resilience Framework | Explore community action's role in climate change through case studies from Medellín, the Netherlands, and Kobe. Delve into resilience strategies, from urban solutions to disaster recovery. | Climate action, Resilience thinking, Communication, Active climate citizenship | Personal climate action plan, Community project planning, Role-play scenarios, En-ROADS simulation exercise |
Understanding Resilience - Climate Champions, En-ROADS Medellin Case Study Netherlands Case Study |
| Protecting Nature in Indian Communities | Understand importance of conserving nature, safeguarding indigenous land and cultures. Learn about traditional Indian practices. | Conservation techniques, Indigenous land rights, Natural carbon sequestration, Traditional Indian practices | Research sustainable practices of indigenous cultures, Organise a fundraiser to support land conservation efforts. |
The Chipko Movement | |
| Community Preparedness | Understand effects of climate change on environment and society, create disaster preparedness plan for community. | Rising ocean temperatures, Impact on wildlife, Biodiversity | Create a short documentary on climate change impacts in the local community Create disaster preparedness plan, Consider recharge wells for stormwater management |
Odisha's Cyclone Preparedness | |
| Global Context | Historical and Political Context | Examine the historical contributions to climate change and the role of fossil fuel companies. Understand the evolution and impact of key international climate policies, focusing on the Paris Agreement. | Climate denial, Climate conferences, Policy literacy, Climate justice | Exercise where students practice debunking climate denial arguments, Mock negotiation (MUN), Research on country-specific policies (India, America, China, Brazil) |
The Paris Agreement Inside Climate News: Exxon's Own Research Confirmed Fossil Fuels' Role in Global Warming |
| Global Climate Justice | Understand climate justice as an ethical issue, delve into principles like 'CBDR-RC', and study the Maldives' approach to balancing development with climate action. | CBDR-RC, Emissions gap, Grassroots movements, Climate accountability | Mock conference role play, Guest speakers from environmental organizations |
UNICEF Climate Justice Common but Differentiated Responsibilities - UN |
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| Sustainable Development Models | Learn about different models of sustainable development, applications in addressing climate change. Costa Rice case study. | Sarvodaya Shramadana, Green New Deal, Costa Rican sustainable development | Research/debate over different models, try and come up with your own (is also capstone project) | Costa Rice Case Study Vox: The Green New Deal Explained, Sarvodaya Shramadana - WEF |
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| Ethics and Equity in Climate Change | Explore ethical dimensions of climate change, address disparities between developed and developing countries, and the multi-faceted impact of potential solutions on society. | Climate justice, Economic disparities, Fossil fuel industry, Re-employment | Case studies followed by role play Guest speakers from environmental justice organizations, Group discussions |
Climate Change and Social Inequality - UN, Ethical and Social Dimensions of Climate Change - UNESCO |