Identify the global societal issue you have chosen to research for your Final Paper, an argumentative essay, and explain why further research on this topic is important(Climate Change).

Prepare: In preparation for this discussion forum, make a list of what you learned most throughout the process of researching your final essay topic, as well as difficulties you may have encountered along the way. Reflect: Think about what you have learned in the development of your research findings on the global societal issue you […]

How will climate change impact global economics and politics-Who are the winners and losers of climate change?

Climate change How will climate change impact global economics and politics? Who are the winners and losers of climate change? Most importantly, will climate change be the cause of the restructure of hegemonic and non-hegemonic states? About 3 citations per paragraph. Each paragraph should be an approach to answering your question for the point of […]

‘Disasters can disproportionately affect small island developing States, due to their unique and particular vulnerabilities. The effects of disasters, some of which have increased in intensity and have been exacerbated by climate change, impede their progress towards sustainable development’ (SFDRR, para 14). Critically discuss this statement with reference to one or more examples.

Topic: ‘Disasters can disproportionately affect small island developing States, due to their unique and particular vulnerabilities. The effects of disasters, some of which have increased in intensity and have been exacerbated by climate change, impede their progress towards sustainable development’ (SFDRR, para 14). Critically discuss this statement with reference to one or more examples.

Explain between two and four of the main barriers to influencing climate change related behaviours, and discuss what you see as the best responses to each of them.

Description Explain between two and four of the main barriers to influencing climate change related behaviours, and discuss what you see as the best responses to each of them. 1-Absence of the right social norms 2-Conflicting values and social dilemmas 3-Absence of emotional engagement 4-Psychological denial.

What role do you believe institutions like LMU should play in addressing climate change? What is your personal responsibility to respond to climate change?

Prompt 1: Pope Francis and Environmental Activism In December 2019, LMU became an observer to the United Nations Framework on Climate Change to provide opportunities for students and faculty members to participate in discussions about global warming, greenhouse gases, and other environmental issues. Pope Francis, a leading Jesuit scholar on environmental activism, inspired LMU to […]