Environmental sustainability in social and community work
For this assignment, choose ONE of the following films to review. (They are available in the library ETV resources (https://massey.etv.org.nz/tv/vod )
Film
Climate change the facts: https://massey.etv.org.nz/tv/vod/view/170120
Bio – Featuring insight from some of the world’s leading climate scientist, Sir David Attenborough, who examines the facts behind climate change and potential solutions to this global threat
2040: https://massey.etv.org.nz/tv/vod/view/178667
Bio – In this inspiring vision of the future, That Sugar Film director, Damon Gameau, travels the word in search of technologies and practices that will reduce our dependence on carbon, pull people out of poverty and help create a better 2040
Write an essay of 1000 words to address the following questions. Include 5 to 6 academic literature and research (e.g., academic textbook, academic textbook chapters, journal articles) to support your discussion. See recommended readings in Stream.
Introduction: (150 words)
1. Why did you choose this film?
2. What did you learn from the film?
Content of the essay: (650 words)
3. Name a minimum of six impacts of the climate emergency – THREE globally AND THREE locally?
4. Explain which Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are related to the issue covered in the film?
5. What solutions are being proposed to address the climate emergency? Explain why these solutions are important and relevant (or not)
Conclusion: (200 words)
6. Your reflections on the climate emergency in relation to you and your local community.
