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Climate Change in the Economics Classroom
Climate Change in the Economics Classroom Video A video lecture by Rahul Chopra, TROP ICSU and IISER Pune on climate change educational resources that Economics
October 12, 2022
Climate Change in the Economics Classroom Video A video lecture by Rahul Chopra, TROP ICSU and IISER Pune on climate change educational resources that Economics
Introduction to Climate Change Economics Video A video micro lecture by David Archer, The University of Chicago, titled ‘The Economics of Climate Change’ which is
Impact of Climate Change on The COVID-19 Pandemic: Economic Policy for ‘Green Recovery’ Overview As an Undergraduate Economics teacher, you can use this lesson plan
Impact of Climate Change on Measuring Value of Abatement for Climate Policy Overview Overview As an Undergraduate Economics teacher, you can use this set of
Teaching the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Overview As a High School or Undergraduate Economics or Social Sciences teacher, you can use this lesson plan
Capitalism and Climate Change Overview Overview As an undergraduate Economics or Social Sciences teacher, you can use this set of computer-based tools to help you
Impact of Climate Change on Teaching the Tragedy of the Commons using Climate Change Overview As an undergraduate Economics teacher, you can use this set
Books on Climate Change Economics Reading A set of reading resources to learn and understand the economics of climate change. About Tool Tool Name Book
The Economics of Oil Model/Simulation A model/simulator to understand the prediction of peak global oil production, and to learn about oil as an energy source,
Predicting Future Carbon Emissions Model/Simulation A model/simulation to learn about and use the Kaya Identity to predict future carbon emissions. Students will customize parameters such
Naomi Klein on Capitalism and Climate Change Reading This reading is a comprehensive overview of how capitalism has shaped our response and reaction to climate
Economics of Climate Change with William Nordhaus, Nobel Laureate (2018) Video This video lecture by William Nordhaus on the economics of climate change. This is
Air Travel and Carbon Offset Audio/Reading A short audio and reading by MPR News on ‘Carbon Offset’ that gives an overview of what carbon offsets
Economic Trade-offs Teaching Module A teaching module titled ‘Choices’ from a course on climate change by the Fraser Institute. This teachingmodule will help students understand
Climate Change and Trade Policies Classroom/Laboratory Activity A classroom/ laboratory activity by Alan Green, Stetson University, that uses a team debate approach for a two-step
Climate Action and Capitalism Audio An audio conversation between Jason Jay, director of the MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative, and Rajesh Kasturirangan and Curt Newton, from
Overview of the “Stern Review: The Economics of Climate Change” Reading A reading from the ‘Stern Review: The Economics of Climate Change’ by economist Nicholas
Stern Review: The Economics of Climate Change Part 3 Reading A reading from the ‘Stern Review: The Economics of Climate Change’ by economist Nicholas Stern
Cost-Benefit Analysis for Carbon Emissions Abatement Teaching Module A classroom/laboratory activity or teaching module to perform cost-benefit analysis for carbon emissions abatement, considered to be
Climate Change, the Economy, and Society Model/Simulation A model/simulation to understand the relationships between climate change, economics, and social factors. Students will customise parameters related
Naomi Klein discusses ‘This Changes Everything’ Video A video by award-winning journalist, author and filmmaker, Naomi Klein, at the Cambridge Forum about her book titled,
Economic solutions for Climate Change Audio As a teacher of Economics, this podcast can teach your students about Environmental Resources and Energy Economics, and use
Climate Mitigation and Willingness to Pay Classroom/Laboratory Activity A classroom/laboratory activity based on data on citizens’ willingness to pay to reduce carbon emissions as a
Stern Review: The Economics of Climate Change Part 5 Reading A reading from the ‘Stern Review: The Economics of Climate Change’ by economist Nicholas Stern
Environmental Economics Reading A reading to learn about the economics of Earth’s environment and climate. Students will read and discuss topics on the economics of
Stern Review: The Economics of Climate Change Part 6 Reading A reading from the ‘Stern Review: The Economics of Climate Change’ by economist Nicholas Stern
The Global Climate Change Game Classroom/Laboratory Activity An interactive classroom activity ‘The Global Climate Change Game’ by James Copestake and Tom Ellum, University of Bath,
Climate Change and Real Estate Pricing Audio An audio interview that introduces the effects of climate change on real estate pricing. This interview is by
Climate-Informed Development to Mitigate Global Poverty Reading A feature story on a comprehensive report by the World Bank that describes the threat of climate change
Introduction to Carbon Pricing Reading A reading by the World Bank Group that introduces what is carbon pricing and discusses the link between carbon pricing
Global Warming as a Tragedy of the Commons Classroom/Laboratory Activity A classroom/laboratory activity to understand tragedy of the commons through case studies and discuss global
Stern Review: The Economics of Climate Change Part 2 Reading A reading from the ‘Stern Review: The Economics of Climate Change’ by economist Nicholas Stern
Willingness to Pay for Climate Stability Reading A review article by Evan Johnson and Gregory Nemet, Robert M. La Follete School of Public Affairs at
Long-term Cost of Climate Change Reading A reading by Louise Lerner, The University of Chicago, that summarises the economic cost of carbon as viewed from
Post-pandemic Economic Policies Reading A reading by Carbon Brief explaining how countries around the world design economic policies for a ‘green recovery’ from the recession
Stern Review: The Economics of Climate Change Part 1 Reading A reading from the ‘Stern Review: The Economics of Climate Change’ by economist Nicholas Stern
Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Teaching Module A teaching module titled ‘Adaptation and Mitigation’ from the e-learning course titled ‘Earth in the Future’ developed by Timothy
Climate Solutions for the Energy Sector Video A video playlist titled ‘CS – Drawdown – 2 – Energy’ from the ‘Murtugudde Climate Academy’ by Dr.
Climate Solutions for the Food Sector Video A video playlist titled ‘CS – Drawdown – 3 – Food’ from the ‘Murtugudde Climate Academy’ by Dr.
Climate Solutions for Buildings and Cities Video A video playlist titled ‘CS – Drawdown – 5 – Buildings and Cities’ from the ‘Murtugudde Climate Academy’
Climate Solutions for the Transport Sector Video A video playlist titled ‘CS – Drawdown – 7 – Transport’ from the ‘Murtugudde Climate Academy’ by Dr.
Climate Solutions for the Infrastructure Development Sector Video A video playlist titled ‘CS – Drawdown – 8 – Materials’ from the ‘Murtugudde Climate Academy’ by
Climate Solutions for the Future Video A video playlist titled ‘CS – Drawdown – 9 – Coming Attractions’ from the ‘Murtugudde Climate Academy’ by Dr.
Climate Solutions for Electricity Sector Reading A short reading from ‘Project Drawdown’ that discusses climate solutions for the Electricity Sector. It lists different solutions by
Climate Solutions for Industry Sector Reading A short reading from ‘Project Drawdown’ that discusses climate solutions for the Industry Sector. It lists different solutions by
Climate Solutions by Project Drawdown Reading A website resource designed and developed by ‘Project Drawdown’ that offers a sector-wise list of solutions to the climate
Climate Solutions for Transportation Sector Reading A short reading from ‘Project Drawdown’ that discusses climate solutions for the Transportation Sector. It lists different solutions by
Climate Change: An Introductory Lesson Plan for Primary School Teachers Overview As a primary school teacher (for students aged 5-10 years), you can use this
Climate Change: An Introductory Lesson Plan for Undergraduate Teachers Overview As an undergraduate teacher, you can use this lesson plan to introduce climate change and
Climate Change: An Introductory Lesson Plan for Middle School Teachers Overview As a middle school teacher (for age group 10-14 years), you can use this
Climate Change: An Introductory Lesson Plan for High School Teachers Overview As a high school teacher, you can use this lesson plan to introduce climate