Climate Science and Colonialism

Browse the course modules below.

Introduction

A Guide for Educators

Users Guide

Invitation to Educators

Module 1

History of Climate Science and Colonialism

Module 2

Co-production of Knowledge (CPK)

Module 3

Nagbabago ang ihip ng hangin (The Wind Changes Direction)

Module 4

Addressing (post)-colonial and Western biases in climate science

Module 5

Coloniality in Science Diplomacy

Quiz

Course Quiz

Climate Science and Colonialism

Introduction

Welcome to our comprehensive course! This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of Climate Science and Colonialism.

This courtse is an initiative of the My Climate Risk Education Working Group, this repository of tools and resources provides an opportunity for educators and their students to think critically and ethically about the interrelationship between climate science and colonialism. The intent of the Climate Science and Colonialism project is to help improve climate science education for meaningful engagement and action around the world. The resources presented here were built from two webinars organized by the Education Working Group in 2023. We hope to continue adding useful resources as we build them in the future.


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Invitation to Educators, Users Guide

This module covers the essential building blocks you need to understand before moving on the course.

Introduction

An invitation to educators and a Users guide that provides an overview of the material and suggestions for use in different disciplinary contexts.



Summary

A rationale of the need for critical engagement with climate science through the lens of colonialism, and to prepare students with alternative approaches for understanding climate, which are rooted in their local contexts while connecting with the planetary.

A guide to the approach, content, organization and themes of modules, and ways for educators to adapt the material


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Module 1: History of Climate Science and Colonialism

In this Module, you will hear the experts talking about the history of climate science and colonialism. This Module is based on the contents shared by two experts in this field: Harriet Mercer and Thomas Simpson. Key topics included in this Module include the evolution of the concept of climate science and colonialism; major themes of the climate science, colonialism and empire; international framework and the neo colonialism in the IPCC.

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Module 2: Co-production of Knowledge (CPK): Colonialism within Arctic Research

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Module 3: Nagbabago ang ihip ng hangin (The Wind Changes Direction): Colonialism and Climate – A View from the Philippines

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Module 4: Addressing (post)-colonial and Western biases in climate science: examples from South Asia

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Module 5: Coloniality in Science Diplomacy - Evidence from the Atlantic Ocean

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Course Completion Quiz

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