Debating 4 the EU Green Deal
Introduction
Debating 4 the EU Green Deal activity is dedicated to exploring the crucial topics of climate change and transportation.
Starting with a class debate, students will examine different viewpoints, enhancing their understanding and reasoning skills.
During the activity, students will delve into the carbon footprint of transportation, the EU Green Deal, sustainable mobility,
and the greenhouse effect. Following the discussions, the class will engage in writing a policy paper, proposing practical
solutions to these environmental challenges.
You can start the activity by asking the class about their own transportation habits and choices. Questions like ‘How do
you usually travel to school or other places?’ and ‘What are your thoughts on the impact of these modes of transportation
on the environment?’ can kickstart the discussion.
Overview of the European Green Deal, its inception, goals, and significance. Discuss the concept of a climate-neutral
continent and the importance of reducing CO2 emissions
In December 2019, the European Commission introduced the European Green Deal, aiming to make Europe the first climate-
neutral continent by 2050. This comprehensive strategy outlines steps for the European Union to become more eco-
friendly. A central goal is to achieve a balance between CO2 emissions and offsetting measures, effectively reducing net
emissions to zero by 2050. This ambitious plan encompasses a variety of environmental initiatives and guidelines.
Objectives
- To enhance understanding on key environmental issues and their interconnections, such as climate change, greenhouse effect and transportation.
- to develop reasoning and persuasive skills so they should concentrate on putting their side of the argument forward as strongly as possible.
- To foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills regarding environmental challenges.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this learning scenario, students will be able to:
- Articulate and defend positions on various environmental issues related to transportation.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the complexity of environmental challenges.
- Apply critical thinking to evaluate and propose solutions to environmental problems.
- Understand the role of individual and collective action in addressing environmental issues.
