1. Climate Change
Week 3

2. Basics of Climate Change
General Assembly: UNEP UNFCC
Documents & Agreements:
Kyoto Protocol (1997)
Doha Climate Gateway (2012)
It is estimated that global temperatures increase 1.3℃ annually.
Adverse effects include: rising sea levels, flooding, overheating, poor infrastructure, coal mining accidents..etc
What to know:
Basics of Climate Change

3. Who is responsible?

4. GHG Emission Rankings (GHG = greenhouse gases)
Largest emitters are China and the US
Strongly correlated with population size

5. What incentive is there to follow non-binding agreements?
* key Model UN words: feasible, national sovereignty

6. How can we help countries affected by climate change?

7. Can countries simultaneously maintain development and reduce emissions?

8. Areas of Focus: Agriculture
Manufacturing (using more eco-friendly manufacturing methods)
Forests (how to prevent excessive deforestation)
Energy (alternative sources)
Tourism
Buildings
Waste (how to manage and clear waste in a safe way)

9. Let’s Begin