1. Welcome to the World Climate Change Conference
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Audio
00:00 “Welcome to the World Climate conference. The conference starts with a module on the climate change challenge. First you will watch an introductory video by David Warrilow and then follow the instructions in the audio, on the slides and in your agendas.“

2. We’ve all heard of climate change, and something about the expected impacts on people and the environment. No one person or even one country can prevent climate change by itself. For this reason, governments have been coming together every year since 1995 to try to establish global agreements on how greenhouse gas emissions should be reduced. But these negotiations are immensely difficult – every country wants to make sure that they are not going to lose out financially, and no-one wants to see limits placed on how their country can develop in the future. At the same time, everyone acknowledges the need for climate change action.
Over the new few sessions, you are going to take on the role of a delegate at one of these meetings. You will be representing one country and the key thing is to remember to represent all the interests of that country – not what you personally may or may not think about climate change.
You will have to diplomatically negotiate with your fellow delegates – just like in a real event, you can only achieve a meaningful result if you persuade other countries to do their fair share.
You will learn about climate change – the science, the politics and the potential solutions.
But the most important thing is to act the part of the country you are representing, and to deal with the time pressure – the race to reach a decision is on!

3. Name Name Australia Maldives Name Name Bangladesh Nigeria Name Name
China
Russia
Name
Name
Assign pupils to a country using this slide - complete it before the lesson. Distribute your class between the countries as equally as possible. A mix of abilities and personalities works best at each country. Think carefully who you allocate to the most influential countries.
Give out the corresponding negotiation cards
EU (27)
USA
Name
Name
India
Venezuela

4. The negotiation card is personal – no-one has got another one exactly the same. Take a moment to write your name on it!
4 sections – Country Facts, Pledges, a Template for a talk and your own personal agenda.
You will complete the card over the next few lessons.

5. Russia EU USA China India Venezuela Bangladesh Nigeria Maldives
Australia
Give students their personalised negotiation card corresponding to their country – note that every single one is different (if you have two delegates representing Australia, they should get the Australia 1 and Australia 2 cards etc.). The students are responsible for making sure they keep this card throughout the activity.
Country representatives could move to sit together. They will be collaborating in class and for homework for the duration of the activity and should be encouraged and reminded (frequently) that they represent the wishes of their country, not their personal view points.

6. Module 2 – Learn About Your Country
Go to and select your country.
Look at the images and read the key country fact sheet to learn about your country and complete the ‘country facts’ part of your negotiation card.
Learn the words in the glossary – you’ll be expected to know what they mean.
You are not expected to have any knowledge of specific actions individual countries have already made. If you find out about them, though, noting them down may help you later!

7. Module 3 – Strategy Meeting
Meet with the other delegates from your country and discuss what you have learned about your country, and what you have written on the country facts section of your negotiation card.

8. Module 4 The climate change challenge
“Welcome to the World Climate conference. The conference starts with a module on the climate change challenge. First you will watch an introductory video by David Warrilow and then follow the instructions in the audio, on the slides and in your agendas.“

9. https://www.youtube.com/embed/EXHf-4NvOWc Video I with David Warrilow

10. First Market Place
Go to the market place given on your personal agenda
Climate Science – Bangladesh delegation table
Adaptation and Mitigation – Indian delegation table
Economics – Maldives delegation table
Market Place I min
Audio – TESTAUDIO included!
00:00 “Market Place I. It is now time for Market Place I. Each of you have been assigned to a specific market place. Go to the delegation table given in your agenda and read the instructions there.“
09:00 “The first market place is about to end. Clean everything up and be ready for the next task. “

11. Market Place Discussion
Go to your own delegation table and report back on what you have learned.
Market Place Discussion - 5 min
Audio
00:00 “Market Place Discussion. Discuss the market places with the others in your delegation.”

12. Second Market Place
Go to the 2nd market place given on your personal agenda
Climate Science – Bangladesh delegation table
Adaptation and Mitigation – Indian delegation table
Economics – Maldives delegation table
Market Place II min
Audio
00:00 “Market Place II. It is now time for Market Place II. Each of you have been assigned to a specific market place. Go to the delegation table given in your agenda and read the instructions there.“
09:00 “The second market place is about to end. Clean everything up and return to your own delegation table.“

13. Market Place Discussion
Go to your own delegation table and report back on what you have learned.
Market Place Discussion - 5 min
Audio
00:00 “Market Place Discussion. Discuss the market places with the others in your delegation.”

14. Delegates, your time has finished
Delegates, your time has finished. Hopefully, you are beginning to get a feel for what your country should contribute towards a global agreement on climate change. Next, you will need to prepare a pledge – a promise of what your country will do to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and of how much your country will contribute to the green climate fund. You’ll also need to prepare a short speech which you will deliver to the assembled delegates.
But remember
Don’t over commit your country – what can you reasonably achieve?
You are representing the interests of your country – don’t let your personal opinions about climate change get in the way of the interests of your country
The clock is ticking – there will be a considerable amount of time pressure if we are to achieve an agreement in the next session!
or (non-flash version)

15. In Module 5 you should:
Complete the draft sections on the pledges part of your negotiation cards to create a first draft of your pledge
Write a 2-minute summary talk to relate the information in your pledge using, if you like, the template on the negotiation cards.
Decide which person in your country delegation will deliver the talk.
Practise delivering it to ensure it fits in the 2-minute slot
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16. Module 6 Negotiating the pledges
Audio
00:00 “Welcome to the module on negotiating the pledges. First you will watch a video by David Warrilow. “

17. https://www.youtube.com/embed/qsI57-O5bX0 Video 2 with David Warrilow

18. Draft pledges I
We invite the delegates from China, the EU, India, the USA and the Russian Federation to deliver their 2 minute speeches:
How you would like to influence their pledges?
Draft pledges I min
Audio –
00:00 “Draft pledges I. Five countries will now deliver their draft pledges. Delegation of A - it is time to deliver your pledge”
02:00 “Delegation of B - it is time to deliver your pledge”
04:00 “Delegation of C - it is time to deliver your pledge”
06:00 “Delegation of D - it is time to deliver your pledge”
08:00 “Delegation of E - it is time to deliver your pledge”

19. Bilateral Negotiations
See if you can challenge and encourage one or more of the countries to improve their pledge – go and talk to them now!
EU + Russia
India + Bangladesh
USA + Maldives
All hands negotiation - 5 min
Audio –
00:00 “You now have five minutes for all hands negotation. Find another delegate to discuss with!”
04.50 “Negotiation time is up, return to your delegation table”
China + Nigeria
Venezuela + Australia

20. Draft pledges II
We invite the delegates from Australia, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nigeria and Venezuela to deliver their 2 minute speeches:
How you would like to influence their pledges?
Draft pledges I min
Audio –
00:00 “Draft pledges I. Five countries will now deliver their draft pledges. Delegation of U - it is time to deliver your pledge”
02:00 “Delegation of V - it is time to deliver your pledge”
04:00 “Delegation of X - it is time to deliver your pledge”
06:00 “Delegation of Y - it is time to deliver your pledge”
08:00 “Delegation of Z - it is time to deliver your pledge”

21. Challenging the pledges
If you want to challenge the pledge of another delegation put your hand up. Remember the key rules for negotiations – be polite, be respectful and listen to the other delegations.
Challenging the pledges - 3 min
Audio –
00:00 “If you want to challenge the pledge of another delegation put your hand up. You could for instance pick out a country that should reduce emissions more, or ask for a larger contribution to the green climate fund. Your teacher will moderate the challenge.”

22. Finalise your Pledge
In your country delegations, using the final pledge section of your negotiation card, agree what you are going to pledge in terms of greenhouse gas reductions and financial contributions to the Green Climate Fund.
Audio
00:00 “We have now reached the end of the World climate conference. Thank you for actively taking part and representing your country today!”

23. Final pledges Your teacher will collect all final pledges.
When called give your pledge.
Delegates, I now invite you to deliver your final pledges. We will see whether, together, we can do enough to limit climate change to 2°C.

24. Do you vote to accept the pledges which have been made?
Delegates, we now need to vote to decide whether, together, we accept all the pledges which have been made. Who agrees that we should accept the pledges made today? (ask for a show of hands). Who thinks that the assembled countries have not done enough, and that the pledges should not be accepted? (ask for a show of hands)

25. Concluding Remarks
Deliver the appropriate closing speech from those below.
Finishing talk for teacher to deliver
Delegates, congratulations. Although there has been considerable time pressure, you have succeeded in representing the interests of your country and negotiating with each other.
Then pick one of
Although we didn’t manage to reach an agreement on this occasion, we have made considerable progress in reaching a climate change agreement. Such negotiations happen every year, and sometimes progress is slower than at other times.
We reached an agreement. Although the pledges you have made do not yet do enough to limit climate change to within the 2 degree target, we have made considerable progress. Such negotiations happen every year, and there is always another opportunity to improve the pledges made.
We have reached an agreement and the pledges you have made do limit global climate change to within the 2 degree target. Congratulations!

26. End of World Climate Conference
Delegates, congratulations. Although there has been considerable time pressure, you have succeeded in representing the interests of your country and negotiating with each other.
Audio
00:00 “We have now reached the end of the World climate conference. Thank you for actively taking part and representing your country today!”