The workshop is dedicated to the theme "Climate emergency and migrations", with the objective of involving young people in the debate on the “Impact of the climate crisis on migrations” - through non-formal and participatory methods. Before the workshop, the participants will receive a brochure with some relevant information to be aware of what is to take place.
Some useful information for trainers created to help them with the presentation, debates, materials and structure before the workshop:
Addressing a topic like climate change and migrations in an accessible and engaging way for young people requires adapting information to their level of understanding and using interactive methods. In this regard, the following things were taken into account: 1. Using concrete examples – presenting real and tangible examples of the effects of climate change, such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events or impacts on vulnerable people. 2. Use of images and graphics – these elements help clarify complex concepts. 3. Explanation of technical terms – in the created brochure scientific or technical terms have been explained in simple terms to ensure understanding of the content. 4. Encouraging questions – throughout the activity, young people will be encouraged to ask questions if they are curious about a certain aspect.
All the details of the activities you will find in materials for trainers / To download below
INTRODUCTION – ICEBREAKER (20 minutes) A brief presentation of the organization, the project and the workshop. A short icebreaker in order to take time to get to know the participants. Here is a suggestion for icebreaking: Group story: Start a story with a sentence and ask each participant to add a sentence in the order they are seated. This can become a funny and unexpected story.
MENTIMETER (https://www.mentimeter.com/) With Mentimeter we can add simple slides, add instant polls, ask the opinion of the students. It is a virtually brainstorm of words and it can launch multiple choices or open answer quizzes.
CASE STUDY (30 minutes)
Print the case study in materials for trainers
30 minutes for reading and discussing as the whole group
Discuss the impact of the climate crisis on migrations.
Participants should read the case study and answer questions of the trainer.
It must include a introduction, background, impact of Climate Change, government Response, challenges and Future Prospects and a conclusion.
WORLD CAFÉ (60 minutes) Debates are a great way to explore different perspectives on a topic and engage participants in critical thinking and active listening. The World Cafe method is a conversational process that involves small group discussions around a central question or topic. Participants move from table to table in a cafe-style setting, discussing the topic at each table and leaving their thoughts and ideas behind. This method encourages diverse perspectives and collective learning, and can be used to explore complex issues in a collaborative way.
4 groups of 4-6 people
4 tables with questions to discuss. (indicative questions bellow)
Join one of the tables for 10 minutes and then change for another one to discuss next topic!
Here's a general overview of how to run a World Cafe activity:
Set up the space
Introduce the topic
Start the first round
Rotate the tables
Repeat for additional rounds
Wrap up
OXFORD DEBATE (1:20 h) The Oxford Debate is a formal debate structure that involves two teams arguing for and against a proposition. The debate is structured into a series of speeches, with each team taking turns presenting their arguments and refuting their opponents' arguments. The debate typically ends with a final vote, in which the audience or judges decide which team presented the stronger argument. This method is useful for exploring contrasting viewpoints and promoting critical thinking.