The workshop is dedicated to the theme "Climate emergency and Human Rights", with the objective of involving young people in the debate on the climate crisis - 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.
Addressing a topic like climate change 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. 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.
Talking about climate change in a way that is empathetic, interactive and relevant to young people's interests and experiences can help them better understand the importance of the topic and feel motivated to act on it.
The workshop will follow the structure found below. For a good running of the workshop, a facilitator will be needed to ensure that the meeting proceeds properly, it is also recommended that within the World Caffe, there should be a member at each table to moderate and engage the members of each group to ensure that each of them presents their ideas/opinions.
Some useful information for trainers – in addition to the booklet created to be distributed to participants before the workshop (which trainers can also refer to), below is some information on some of the topics of interest related to climate change.
WHAT ARE HUMAN RIGHTS? They are a set of rights and freedoms that every person is entitled to regardless of race, gender, language, religion, political belief, national and social origin, property, etc.
Human rights are:
Universal – they are the same for every person, regardless of their values/views/religion;
Natural – they exist regardless of the will of the authorities or the law, the state only
Creates a system for their protection;
Inalienable - no authority can take them away from us, they cannot be waived;
Inviolable – they exist independently of the government and cannot be arbitrarily regulated by it;
Natural - we have them because of our personal dignity and humanity, and not because of someone else's decision or gift;
Indivisible - all constitute an integral and interdependent whole.
FACTS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON HUMAN RIGHTS
The Lancet Countdown report shows the growing problem of vulnerability to heatwaves in all countries of the world. Data show that the problem mainly concerns countries with rapidly aging societies. It is the elderly (over 65 year old), people with comorbidities and children (up to 1 year old) who most often getsick during heatwaves.
According to the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) report, at 2°C warming, 800 millionto 3 billion people will experience chronic water shortages due to drought, which is also a consequence of climate change.
According to the World Bank, 216 million people will leave their homes by 2050. Migration is expected to hit Sub-Saharan Africa (86 million people), East Asia and the Pacific (49 mln) and South Asia (40 mln) the most. Followed by from North Africa (19 mln), Latin America (17 mln) and Eastern Europe and Central Asia (5 mln).
According to the United Nations, the effects of climate change may worsen living conditions and make it more difficult for current refugees to return. This is caused, among others, by: increasing number of extreme weather events, droughts, desertification and rising sea levels. As a result, living space is limited, access to drinking water is limited, and yields are lower. Countries already exposed to an increase in migration processes include: Chad, Cameroon or Niger.
According to a report by The UN Refugee Agancy, in 2020, 95 percent of all armed conflict-related refugees were in areas vulnerable to climate change and extreme weather.
On October 8, 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published a Special Report on the increase in global warming by 1.5°C compared to the pre-industrial era. (SR1.5) The report constitutes one of the most important scientific assessments conducted by the IPCC in the panel's thirty-year history.
WORKSHOP STRUCTURE I. Introduction – brief presentation of the organization, the project and the workshop (10 min) II. Ice breaker (10 min) III. Presentation: human rights. Definition, regulations, facts. IV. World Cafe. Sustainable development goals and human rights(approx. 1 h) V. Break – 15 min VI. Workshop part one. Do you want to be the change? Ideas and finding. All about saving the planet and keeping our environment healthy - 1h VII. Workshop part two. How encouraging others to adopt more sustainable habits? - 1 h VIII. Summary – 7 min IX. Short quiz – 30 min