Model UNFCCC - CEMS Climate Change Strategy Role-Play - an introduction to the course
description
Transcript of Model UNFCCC - CEMS Climate Change Strategy Role-Play - an introduction to the course
Model UNFCCC - CEMS Climate Change Strategy Role-Play
- an introduction to the course
Dr. Gyula Zilahy
Corvinus University of Budapest
Structure
Why teach Climate Change in a mainstream business education setting?
Metholdology Topics covered Results
Why teach Climate Change in a business school?
Why teach Climate Change in a business school?
Source: Csutora and Zsóka, 2011
Education for Sustainable Development –UNESCO Criteria
Critical and creative thinking Oral, written and graphic communication Collaboration and cooperation Conflict management Decision-making, problem-solving and planning Using appropriate technology, media and communication tech Civic participation and action Evaluation and reflection
Many of the criteria for effective education for sustainable development
are poorly met by traditional forms of classroom lecturing.
Methodology
8 interactive classes with guest lecturers Parralel teaching in 6 universities: Cologne, Corvinus, ERASMUS University, ESADE, St. Gallen and Warsaw Same topics covered in each school Preparation for roles during the semesterTwo day role play in Barcelona File sharing platform: www.mydrive.ch
Topic 1: An introduction to the science of Climate Change
Problems at different scales Sustainable Development: definitions, types
and requirements Scientific evidence of Climate Change Impacts of Climate Change
Topic 2: Mitigation
Topic 3: Adaptation
Topic 4: Business and Climate Change
Potential costs Business opportunities
– Carbon trading - good business or just big business?
CERs
ERUs
AAUsCERs
CER
s
CERs
Global market
Kyoto Annex 1 Kyoto Non-Annex 1 Non-Kyoto
ERUs
ERUsERUs
AAUsEUAs
Forrás: Barna Baráth
Topic 5: The negotiation process
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haSvaWNYtCQ
Results
Students will: Understand the complexity of global problems Learn about country interests and international
negotiation Practice team work, leadership and conflict
resolution Learn about themselves, their own behaviour in
conflict situations