CLIMATE CHANGE, CONFLICT, AND MIGRATION

«With climate change being the all-encompassing threat it is, affecting almost every single aspect of life, one basically needs to rethink what one thought one knew on all topics, including human rights and conflict.»
/Andrew Gilmour, Berghoff Foundation/

«The relationship between climate change and deadly conflict is complex and context-specific, but it is undeniable that climate change is a threat multiplier that is already increasing food insecurity, water scarcity and resource competition, while disrupting livelihoods and spurring migration. In turn, deadly conflict and political instability are contributing to climate change …«

Stage 1. Preparatory

  • Read the description of the format in the Manual (p. 180)
  • Watch parts of the video for better understanding of the role of the speaker and the participants.
  • Discuss in class all of the above to make sure that you have no questions left.
  • Roughly distribute the roles (the moderator, speakers, audience)

Stage 2. Individual work

  • The moderator prepares a list of questions (2 to 3) for the discussion and informs all the participants including the audience.
  • The speakers have a deeper look into the issue and decide on their particular role in the panel discussion (e.g. ecologist/climatologist with ICPP, demographer, political analyst, UN official, etc.).
  • The members of the audience read articles related to the issue and prepare meaningful questions, especially about the controversial aspects.

Stage 3. Classwork

  • Hold the panel discussion.
  • As a group, reflect on what you did well and what you could have done better.
  • Listen to your professor’s feedback.