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  • Science and Technology

    R. Pachauri on Climate Change

    Rajendra Pachauri, Head of the IPCC and Director of the Yale Climate and Energy Institute, giving a keynote presentation on climate change science at the opening session of the UNITAR-Yale Conference on Environmental Governance and...

    Type:Video
    Topic:Governance, Science and Technology
    Subject:Science, Global Studies
    Level:Secondary
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  • Taking Action

    South African Youth Speak Out On Climate Change

    This podcast comes from South Africa, where young people in Cape Town, aged 15-18, speak out about the importance of reducing one’s climate footprint. The podcast is broadcast through the Pulbic Radio Exchange. You will need to...

    Type:Video
    Topic:Governance, Recycling and Waste Management, Taking Action
    Subject:Social Studies, Environmental Studies, Global Studies
    Level:Secondary
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  • Taking Action

    Summary of the Stakeholder Consultations on the Saskatchewan Climate Change Regulations

    Over the past two years, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment has been working on the development and implementation of a Saskatchewan focused solution that addresses the challenges of GHG emissions and global warming. The...

    Type:Research
    Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Governance, Taking Action
    Subject:Civics & Citizenship, Social Studies, Environmental Studies, Earth Science, Environmental Science
    Level:Secondary
    Grade: 10 11 12
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  • Sustainable Development

    Sustainable Living and Sustainable Building

    In this video a panel of climate change experts discuss issues around sustainable practice. Head of Climate, Eva Britt Isager of the City of Bergen, focuses on Bergen's traditional and human-centric design versus the modern day...

    Type:Video
    Topic:Governance, Solutions, Sustainable Development
    Subject:Geography, Social Studies, Environmental Studies, Global Studies
    Level:Secondary
    Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  • Social Justice

    Tasneem Essop Interview

    Tasneem Essop, head of the WWF delegation, elaborates on their priorities over issues of substance. She talks about adaptation and long term finance. She explains how they are tackling the transport angle, REDD+, and the overall level...

    Type:Video
    Topic:Business and Economics, Governance, Social Justice
    Subject:Business Education, Social Studies, Environmental Studies, Global Studies
    Level:Secondary
    Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  • Governance

    The Government Energy Budget: A Simulation

    This simulation encourages students to weigh the relative merits of various energy sources and envision the future of energy use in the United States. Each year, the Department of Energy (DOE) spends about $4 billion on research and...

    Type:Lesson Plan
    Topic:Business and Economics, Energy Use and Conservation, Governance
    Subject:Science, Economics, Social Studies
    Level:Secondary
    Grade: 9 10 11 12
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  • Taking Action

    The Saskatchewan Citizens’ Hearings on Climate Change

    On November 1st and 2nd of 2013, citizens, activists, experts, and decision-makers came together in Saskatoon to learn and talk about climate change—the threats it poses and the urgent actions required if we are to escape its...

    Type:Research
    Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Governance, Taking Action
    Subject:Geography, Civics & Citizenship, Social Studies, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science
    Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
    Grade: 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  • Taking Action

    United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

    This link connects to a PDF which outlines the findings of the United Nations 1992 Convention on Climate Change!

    Type:Research
    Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Governance, Taking Action
    Subject:Science, Geography, Social Studies
    Level:Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
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  • Taking Action

    What About Shady Acres?

    This simulation activity is modelled after a controversial land development process that actually took place in the Town of Canmore in 1996 - but it is reminiscent of land development and land use issues that occur throughout Alberta....

    Type:Lesson Plan
    Topic:Governance, Natural Resources, Taking Action
    Subject:Geography, Social Studies, Environmental Studies
    Level:Primary / Elementary, Intermediate / Middle, Secondary
    Grade:JK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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  • Water Issues

    Zambia Youth on Climate Change

    This podcast comes from Zambia, where young people from both the capital Lusaka and a rural town in the Western Province recorded short radio features on climate change and how it is affecting their lives and communities. These youth...

    Type:Video
    Topic:Governance, Taking Action, Water Issues
    Subject:Geography, Social Studies, Environmental Studies, Global Studies
    Level:Secondary
    Grade: 9 10 11 12
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