Assignment task: Conflict Exercises -
Visit the website of the news program Democracy Now and explore the topic of climate change or select another reputable news source covering climate change. You can also find several case studies related to environmental issues in the Peace Science Digest
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Environmental conflict has long been a focal point in conflict resolution, and climate change significantly contributes to this arena. Both climate change and broader environmental conflicts encompass intricate issues intertwined with economics, politics, inequality, gender, race, etc.
Reflect on the implications of climate change in terms of conflict, focusing on environmental justice considerations. Numerous examples of conflicts related to climate change abound. Choose one case and construct a brief conflict case study. Then, propose an approach to constructive transformation or resolution of the conflict. Select one conflict resolution approach, referencing the readings and lecture notes. Need Assignment Help?
Incorporating external sources can boost your arguments. You're conducting a miniature case study on environmental conflict and its resolution.
A word of caution: We aim not to debate climate change's existence or human-made nature. The scientific community reached a consensus on this matter long ago.
This conflict exercise merges weeks 9 and 10 with a maximum credit of 50 points-thus, expectations are elevated accordingly. I'm implementing this for several reasons: environmental conflict is a pressing contemporary issue warranting our attention; we're nearing the term's conclusion, and I want to see you apply your analytical skills alongside knowledge gleaned from readings and lectures to address conflict resolution; I aim to provide you with ample time to concentrate on your final poster. If you complete this assignment promptly, you'll have more time to dedicate to the final project-while the submission deadline is generous, the sooner you submit, the sooner you can shift your focus to the poster.