Understanding COP and Climate Action

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Hello and welcome to this lesson on COP and climate action.

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Explain what COP is and why it matters.

• Identify key issues discussed at climate summits (e.g. emissions, renewable energy, climate justice).

• Analyse challenges in reaching global agreements.

• Suggest practical climate actions individuals and communities can take.

Aims and objectives 

What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the planet right now?

What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the planet right now?

COP = Conference of the Parties

Annual UN summit where countries negotiate climate action.

First COP in 1995; 

COP21 (Paris Agreement, 2015) was a landmark - pledge to keep global warming well below 2%

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Only a few countries contribute to climate change.

A

True

B

False

Should wealthy countries pay more to tackle climate change? Explain your answer.

• Paris Agreement (2015): keeping warming “well below 2°C.”

• Growth of renewable energy.

• Youth climate movements raising awareness.

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• Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Eat less meat, waste less food.

• Support renewable energy & sustainable transport.

• Raise your voice: campaigns, petitions, awareness.

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What one thing are you going to do for the planet?

What does COP stand for in the context of climate change summits?

A

Committee on Pollution

B

Climate Organisation of Paris

C

Conference of the Parties

D

Council of the Planet

Which COP meeting led to the creation of the Paris Agreement, a major deal to limit global warming?

A

COP15 in Copenhagen

B

COP21 in Paris

C

COP26 in Glasgow

D

COP1 in Berlin

Climate change can be solved by one country acting on its own without cooperation from others.

A

True

B

False

C

D

Name one major barrier that makes it difficult for countries to agree on climate action.

A

Some countries rely heavily on fossil fuels.

B

Disagreements over funding.

C

Different levels of responsibility (rich vs. poorer nations).

D

Balancing economic growth with environmental protection.

If you were leading a climate summit, what would be your top 3 priorities?

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